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Kaolin

Alâ‚‚Siâ‚‚Oâ‚…(OH)â‚„

Primary white clay mineral supplied for ceramic bodies, paper coatings, paints, and specialty industrial applications.

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Overview

Kaolin is a fine-grained white clay mineral with low plasticity, high whiteness, and chemical inertness. It is the foundational raw material for porcelain, bone china, and technical ceramic bodies, providing the alumino-silicate framework essential for fired strength and dimensional stability. Its brightness, controlled particle size, and clean-burning character make it indispensable across ceramics, paper, and coatings industries.

Source Details

Source Name

Kaolin Supply Network

Region / Country

Multi-Origin, India / Turkey / Brazil / Ukraine

Dispatch Ports

Mundra, Kandla, Izmir, Santos

Sourcing Note

Available in washed, air-classified, and water-washed grades. Supply structured by brightness, PSD, and Al₂O₃ content.

Quality Parameters

ParameterTypical Range / Content
Al₂O₃35–38%
SiO₂45–50%
Fe₂O₃As per grade
Brightness (ISO)78–86%
LOI12–14%

* Final chemistry, sizing, and commercial grade are supplied subject to confirmed assay, origin, and buyer application.

Applications

Porcelain & Technical Ceramics

Core body mineral in porcelain, bone china, and technical ceramic formulations.

Paper Coating & Filling

Used as a coating pigment and filler for brightness and printability in paper.

Paints & Rubber

Functional extender in architectural paints, rubber compounds, and adhesives.

Industries Served

CeramicsPaper & CoatingsPaints & Polymers

Technical Documentation

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Commercial Details

Packaging Options

  • 25 kg bags
  • 50 kg bags
  • 1 MT jumbo bags

Export Availability

Containerized export available for industrial buyers

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