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Pyrophyllite Powder
Pyrophyllite Mineral Powder
Packaging Size | 50 kg |
Grade | Industrial Grade |
Color | White |
State | Powdered |
Packaging Type | Packet |
Country of Origin | Made in India |
Pyrophyllite is harder than talc. Unlike talc, pyrophyllite does not flux when subjected to fire and maintains its strength after heating. It is, therefore, used in high-grade ceramic products, electric insulators and refractories. Pyrophyllite imparts thermal shock resistance to ceramic bodies. It is also used as filler and dusting powder in various industries. In Glass Industry, pyrophyllite is used as a source of aluminium instead of felspar. Owing to its softness and mode of occurrence in lumps, it is used extensively in handicraft industries for making various articles. Low thermal expansion and shrinkage characteristics of pyrophyllite makes it a useful ingredient in ceramic blends and may substitute either pitcher (grog) or silica. Pyrophyllite allows faster firing cycles in the manufacture of whiteware. In production of stoneware and chinaware, more mechanical strength as well as improved whiteness can be achieved at lower firing temperature. Pyrophyllite is quite stable up to 800 o C and hence, it is consumed in refractory as well as in wall tiles, sanitaryware, electrical porcelain and other ceramic and vitreous china products. Pyrophyllite is non-abrasive, inert with a neutral pH, as well as a good absorbent providing good flowability which allows it to be used as a diluent, extender, vehicle and carrier for liquids, such as, fungicide, insecticide, herbicide and fertilizer.