THAI NIPPON CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

P-01 GRADE

DESCRIPTION
MAC-GEL is processed by montmorillonite and complies with the requirement of Ceramic Industries. MAC-GEL is suitable for both body and glaze where it is used to control viscosity , develop thixotropic properties in suspension. The excellent viscosity and gel strength characteristics of MAC-GEL allows higher green strength in the body and lower usage of clays in the formula.

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (On dry basis at 105 ^oC)

SiO₂	:	40-45	%		MgO	:	2.5-3.0	%
Al₂O₃	:	15-17	%		CaO	:	2.5-3.5	%
Fe₂O₃	:	6-10	%		K₂O	:	0.8-1.3	%
Na₂O	:	3.0-3.5	%		TiO₂	:	1.3-2.0	%
LOI	:	10-12	%

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Moisture Content , %	8-12
5% Suspension , pH	9.0-11.0
Swelling Index , ml per 2 g of clay	15-25
Viscometer Dial Reading @ 600 rpm	20-30
Dry particle size (pass 200 mesh ) ,%	75	min