THAI NIPPON CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

WN-02 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	:	55-60	%		MgO	:	2.0-2.6	%
Al₂O₃	:	14-18	%		CaO	:	2.0-2.5	%
Fe₂O₃	:	1-3	%		K₂O	:	0.4-0.6	%
Na₂O	:	2.4-3.2	%		TiO₂	:	0.2-0.3	%
LOI	:	10-12	%

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Moisture Content , %	8-12
5% Suspension , pH	9.5-11.0
Swelling Index , ml per 2 g of clay	15-22
Viscometer Dial Reading @ 600 rpm	12-20
Dry particle size (pass 200 mesh ) ,%	75	min