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WOLLASTONITE

Can you find a n e w one? Here's what Wollastonite is: Calcium metasilicate (CAS1O3). A natural mineral, brilliant white, acicular shape particles. Molecular weight: 116. Melting point 1540°C. Specific gravity 2.9. pH (10% slurry) 9.9. Chemical Analysis: Si0 2 — 50.90% ; CaO — 4 6 . 9 0 ; FeO—0.55; A1203—0.25; MnO— 0.10; MgO—0.10; Ti0 2 —0.05. Here's where it's used: As an inert filler in plastics, ceramics, paints, resin adhesives, sealants, wallboard, acoustical surfaces, bonded abrasives, insulation, rubber. Here's what it can do: pH buffer

in PVA paints. Natural frit in porcelain enamels. Mild abrasive in cleaners. Coating and a filler in paper. Pipe joint compound ingredient. Welding rod flux material. Binder in marking crayons. Athletic field marker. Liming material in fertilizers. Match tip binder. These are just 10 applications for Wollastonite. Do they give you ideas? Want more information?

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