This information is based on our present state of knowledge and is intended to provide general notes on our products and their uses. It should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties or suitability for a particular application
Microcarb WM1T is an ultramicronized and treated calcium carbonate with excellent chemical and physical properties, designed for use in a wide range of industrial applications.
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| CaCO3 | 98.96% |
| MgCO3 | 0.59% |
| Al2O3 | 0.045% |
| Fe2O3 | 0.044% |
| Sn | < 0.001% |
| Pb | < 0.001% |
| Cd | < 0.0001% |
| Mn | 0.0041% |
| Cu | < 0.0001% |
| SiO2 | 0.12% |
| Loss of weight on calcination | 43.3% |
| Property | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | < 0.1% | ISO 787R/2 |
| Oil Absorption | 17 g/100 g CaCO3 | ISO 787R/5 |
| DOP Absorption | 26 g/100 g CaCO3 | ISO 787R/5 |
| Specific Surface Area | 9.0 m2/g | B.E.T. |
| Bulk Density (untamped) | 0.60 kg/L | ISO 787R/11 |
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Top Cut | 6 µm | Mastersizer S |
| Below 2 µm | 80% | Mastersizer S |
| D50 | 0.9 µm | Mastersizer S |
| 45 µm Sieve Retention | < 0.01% | ISO 787R/7 |
Microcarb WM1T conforms to the requirements of the Food Chemical Codex and the BGA (Germany).
