China Clay By Arti Chemicals

We offer this China Clay comprises primarily of kaolinite mineral and is one of the purest forms of clays that is formed when granite gets changed by hydrothermal metamorphism. Terms china clay and kaolin are sometimes used synonymously for a group of similar clays. Whereas, china clay is referred to the imported variety, while the clay obtained from United States is known as kaolin, as there is not a clear definition of the two. Some authorities have termed china clay as more plastic of the kaolins. China clay can be easily molded and has a fine texture and is white when fired. Therefore, it finds great usage in ceramic industry, especially in fine porcelains. Further, china clay is also used in making paper.


China clay is mined in France and (Cornwall) England and its deposits are also found in North Carolina, Georgia and Pennsylvania states of US.