Piglaze is a specialized kaolin grade developed for ceramic glazing applications. It improves surface smoothness, gloss, and durability of ceramic products.
| Product | China Clay |
| Grade | PIGLAZE |
| Form | Powder / Lumps. |
| Special Feature | Very low residue content and excellent firing white colour. |
| Description | Analysis |
|---|---|
| Moisture (w/w) % (max) | 4 |
| pH | 7.5 |
| Suspension (% in 24 hours) | 85 |
| -2 micron (w/w) % (min) | 74 |
| +300 mesh retention (w/w) % (max) | 0.30 |
| Water of plasticity (%) | 30 |
| Green shrinkage (%) | 2.41 |
| Fired gloss (%) | 90 |
| Description | Analysis |
|---|---|
| SiO₂ | 45.40 |
| Al₂O₃ | 37.52 |
| Fe₂O₃ | 0.40 |
| CaO + MgO | 0.16 |
| TiO₂ | 0.75 |
| Na₂O + K₂O | 0.10 |
| L.I.O | 13.84 |
The results mentioned are determined by our standard laboratory test methods. Every precaution is taken in production to ensure that the product confirms to our published results; but as the material is a naturally occurring mineral, Ashapura China Clay Co. reserves the right to change the data, whenever it becomes necessary