China Clay By Sun Chemicals

China Clay or Kaolinite is a clay mineral with the chemical composition Al2Si2O5(OH)4. Rocks that are rich in kaolinite are known as china clay, white clay, or kaolin. Kaolinite has a low shrink-swell capacity and a low cation exchange capacity (1-15 meq/100g.) It is a soft, earthy, usually white mineral (dioctahedral phyllosilicate clay), produced by the chemical weathering of aluminium silicate minerals.

Industrial applications of China Clay (Kaolinite) :

a cPaper Industry - The primary use of kaolin is in the paper industry. It serves as a paper coating which improves appearance by contributing to brightness, smoothness and gloss. It also improves print ability. Additionally, it is used by the paper industry as a filler reducing cost and the use of tree-based resources,
a cChina, Porcelain and Tableware - Kaolin serves as a valuable component in china and other tableware.