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Albawhiteยฎ 80, 90, and 100 are super white, easily dispersible natural barium sulphate extenders produced by Deutsche Baryt-Industrie in the Harz mountains. These products feature low particle size for gloss, high brightness, and low Si-content, providing high cost-effectiveness and profitability in maintenance costs for customers.
| Property | Albawhite 80 | Albawhite 90 | Albawhite 100 | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium particle size x50 | approx. 2 | approx. 1.2 | approx. 1.1 | ยตm | Cilas 920 |
| x97 / top-cut | approx. 8 | approx. 4 | approx. 3.5 | ยตm | Cilas 920 |
| Sieve residue at 20 ยตm | < 0.05 | < 0.05 | < 0.05 | % | DIN EN ISO 787-7 |
| BaSO4 content | approx. 98 | approx. 98 | approx. 98 | % | DIN EN ISO 3262-2 |
| Si content | approx. 0.3 | approx. 0.3 | approx. 0.3 | % | โ |
| Electrical conductivity | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | mS/cm | DIN EN ISO 787-14 |
| Brightness Ry | > 91 | > 91 | > 91 | % | DIN 53163 |
| pH-value | approx. 8.5 | approx. 8.5 | approx. 8.5 | โ | DIN EN ISO 787-9 |
| Density | approx. 4.4 | approx. 4.4 | approx. 4.4 | g/ml | DIN EN ISO 787-10 |
| Refractive index | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.64 | โ | Literature |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 | โ | Literature |