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Opac Extra is an ultramicronized calcium carbonate derived from white marble in Almeria, Spain. It is designed for use in a variety of industrial and decorative applications requiring high brightness and fine granulometry.
Component | Value |
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CaCO3 | 98.84% |
MgCO3 | 0.87% |
Al2O3 | 0.057% |
Fe2O3 | 0.011% |
Sn | < 0.001% |
Pb | < 0.001% |
Cd | < 0.0001% |
Mn | 0.0074% |
Cu | < 0.0001% |
SiO2 | 0.10% |
Loss of weight on calcination | 43.7% |
Property | Value | Method |
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Whiteness (L, a, b) | L: 98.5, a: 0.0, b: 0.6 | Spectraflash SF450 |
Granulometry (D50) | 0.8 µm | Mastersizer S |
Granulometry (D100) | 5.0 µm | Mastersizer S |
45 µm Sieve Retention | < 0.01% | ISO 787R/7 |
Moisture | < 0.1% | ISO 787R/2 |
pH (10% aqueous solution) | 9.0 | ISO 787R/9 |
Oil Absorption | 25 g/100 g CaCO3 | ISO 787R/5 |
DOP Absorption | 54 g/100 g CaCO3 | ISO 787R/5 |
Specific Surface Area | 8.0 m2/g | B.E.T. |
Bulk Density (untamped) | 0.55 kg/L | ISO 787R/11 |
The product conforms to the requirements of the Food Chemical Codex and the BGA (Germany).
Opac Extra’s particle size ensures optimized performance in paints, inks, and silicone mastics.