Bikaner Ball Clay Technical Grade
Ultra-high plasticity sedimentary clay with high green MOR strength, low titanium/iron contamination, and optimum vitrification for vitrified tiles, sanitaryware, and electrical porcelain.
Bikaner Ball Clay Specifications & Analysis
Mined directly from our captive reserves in the Bikaner formation, Rajasthan, ANVAYO Ball Clay is renowned for its high binding capability, enabling ceramic bodies to withstand high stress during hydraulic pressing and green handling before firing.
Typical Chemical Oxide Composition (XRF Analysis)
| Chemical Parameter | Standard Grade Range (%) | Premium Super-White Grade (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Silica (SiO₂) | 54.50% - 58.20% | 52.10% - 55.40% |
| Alumina (Al₂O₃) | 26.50% - 30.00% | 31.00% - 34.50% |
| Ferric Oxide (Fe₂O₃) | 0.90% - 1.45% | 0.65% - 0.90% |
| Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) | 1.10% - 1.70% | 0.85% - 1.15% |
| Potassium Oxide (K₂O) | 1.10% - 1.80% | 0.90% - 1.40% |
| Sodium Oxide (Na₂O) | 0.30% - 0.70% | 0.25% - 0.50% |
| Loss On Ignition (L.O.I) | 8.50% - 10.80% | 10.50% - 12.20% |
Physical & Industrial Performance Characteristics
| Property Parameter | Measured Lab Value | Testing Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Pfefferkorn Plasticity Index | 38% - 42% | ISO 10545-1 |
| Dry Modulus of Rupture (MOR) | 4.2 - 5.5 MPa (42 - 55 kg/cm²) | ASTM C689 |
| Fired Whiteness (1220°C / 60 min) | 68% - 74% (Hunter L Value) | ISO 2470 |
| Fired Shrinkage (1200°C) | 8.5% - 11.2% | ASTM C326 |
| Water Absorption (Fired 1220°C) | 0.3% - 1.2% | ISO 10545-3 |
| Mesh Fineness (+200 Mesh Residue) | < 0.5% | Wet Sieve Analysis |
Supply & Packaging Options
Loose Raw Lumps
Mined raw lumps supplied in loose bulk tipper trucks or vessel shipments for large-scale ceramic grinding mills.
Jumbo Bags (1.0 - 1.2 MT)
Woven polypropylene jumbo bags with inner moisture liners for export container shipping.
50 kg HDPE Sacks
200 mesh micro-milled powder packed in multi-ply laminated 50 kg HDPE bags for easy handling.
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