Clay #1768584

Surface Treated Kaolin ClaySurface treated kaolin clay is a substrate for chemical surface treatment. The range of treatments is quite varied and application specific. Generally silicone treatments reacted on the kaolin surface to later cross-link with an intended polymer system. Due to the improved chemical bond strength achieved, improved physical & electrical properties of the final product are realized. The surface of any of our products can be treated with silicones of various types either according to customer requirements or in the form of standard products. By selecting the proper aluminum silicate and applying the appropriate silicone for a given resin or polymer system, new products can be formed with improved dispersion, electrical, hydrophobic and physical properties. In most instances the silicone will act as a coupling agent to give these improvements. This allows the compounder or formulator the use of aluminum silicate advantages in compounds or coatings not ordinarily compatible with aluminum silicates, or additional loading in those already containing aluminum silicates. Our surface treated clays retain the physical and optical characteristics of the clays and gain the ability to improve compound properties. Information on clays treated for specific systems is available on request. [LESS]

Brown ClayBrown clay is a mineral similar to kaolin clay, with a soft consistency and earthy texture. It is easily broken and can be molded or shaped, especially when wet. Brown clay is a lackluster and uninteresting mineral on its own. As one of the most common clay mineral, its darker brown color or sometimes orange or reddish-brown tone is due to iron oxide impurities.

Hard ClayHard clay is relatively poorly crystallized, very fine grained kaolin which is about 1 micron median particle size by sedimentation and high surface area. It provides reinforcement in rubber, resulting in hard compounds.