Sands Minerals

Calcium Carbonate Powder is a natural mineral powder used across multiple industries like paper, paint, plastic, rubber, ceramics, and construction. It enhances whiteness, brightness, opacity, gloss, hardness, and durability of end products. It also works as a filler, extender, and performance improver.

Specifications: 

• Particle Size: 0.5–10 microns

• Whiteness: 95–98%

• Brightness: 90–94%

• Moisture: < 0.5%

• pH: 8–9

• Oil Absorption: 18–22 g/100 g

• Specific Gravity: 2.7 g/cm³

Additional Information:

• Item Code: CalciumCarbonate
• Production Capacity: 2000
• Delivery Time: 1 Day
• Packaging Details: Double HDPE Bags

Calcium Carbonate Powder (CaCO₃) is a fine, white powder derived from natural sources like limestone, marble, and chalk, or it can be produced synthetically through various chemical processes. Calcium carbonate is one of the most common and widely used minerals on the planet, with a variety of applications in industries ranging from construction and manufacturing to food and pharmaceuticals.

1. Chemical Composition:

   • Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound composed of calcium (Ca), carbon (C), and oxygen (O). Its formula is CaCO₃.
   • It exists in three primary forms:
     • Calcite: The most stable and common form of calcium carbonate, often found in sedimentary rocks.
     • Aragonite: A less stable form of calcium carbonate, usually found in marine environments.
     • Vaterite: A rare, metastable form of calcium carbonate.