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Micral TIXTENDER is an ultramicronized calcium carbonate derived from white marble in Almería. It is designed for use in various applications requiring high brightness and fine particle size.
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| CaCO3 | 98.5% |
| MgCO3 | 1.5% |
| Al2O3 | < 0.05% |
| Fe2O3 | < 0.05% |
| Sn | < 1 ppm |
| Pb | < 1.5 ppm |
| Cd | < 1 ppm |
| Mn | < 0.005% |
| Cu | < 1 ppm |
| SiO2 | < 0.1% |
| Loss of weight on calcination | 43.3% |
| Property | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteness (L, a, b) | L: 98.50, a: 0.00, b: 0.60 | Spectraflash SF450 |
| Relative whiteness (Ry) | 96.50 | Spectraflash SF450 |
| Granulometry (D50) | 0.8 µm | Mastersizer S |
| Granulometry (D98) | 5.0 µm | Mastersizer S |
| 45 µm Sieve Retention | < 0.001% | ISO 787R/7 |
| Moisture | < 0.1% | ISO 787R/2 |
| pH (10% aqueous solution) | 9.0 | ISO 787R/9 |
| Oil Absorption | 18 g/100 g CaCO3 | ISO 787R/5 |
| DOP Absorption | 44 g/100 g CaCO3 | ISO 787R/5 |
| Specific Surface Area | 11.0 m2/g | B.E.T. |
| Bulk Density (untamped) | 0.50 Kg/L | ISO 787R/11 |
The product conforms to the requirements of the Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and the BGA (Germany).
Micral TIXTENDER’s particle size ensures optimized performance in its applications, particularly in decorative paints, printing inks, and silicone mastics.
