Ball Clay

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Ball Clay

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Brij Minerals offers premium quality Ball Clay, a natural mineral formed through the weathering and water transportation of parent rocks, deposited in ancient river basins. Our carefully extracted Ball Clay provides exceptional plasticity and workability, making it essential for high-quality ceramic manufacturing and specialized industrial applications.

Applications

Our superior Ball Clay is utilized across ceramic industries including tableware manufacturing, sanitaryware production, technical ceramics, and electrical porcelain applications where high plasticity and excellent forming properties are essential for quality finished products.

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Properties

  • High Plasticity: Exceptional moldability and shaping characteristics for complex ceramic forms
  • High Unfired Strength: Superior green strength preventing cracking during handling and drying
  • Controlled Rheological Properties: Optimized flow characteristics for consistent processing performance
  • Controlled Organic Content: Regulated organic matter levels ensuring predictable firing behavior
  • Controlled Residue: Minimal impurities and consistent particle size distribution
  • Excellent Workability: Outstanding processing characteristics for ease of handling and forming

Key features

  • Superior Bonding Properties: Excellent binding characteristics enhancing ceramic body strength
  • Thermal Stability: Consistent performance across wide temperature ranges during firing cycles
  • Fine Particle Size: Uniform fine particles ensuring smooth surface finish and dense ceramic bodies
  • Low Shrinkage: Controlled drying and firing shrinkage for dimensional accuracy and quality
  • High Fired Strength: Develops excellent mechanical properties after firing processes
  • Consistent Quality: Reliable chemical and physical properties ensuring predictable manufacturing results
  • Enhanced Plasticity: Superior forming and shaping capabilities for complex ceramic designs
  • Color Stability: Maintains consistent color characteristics throughout processing and firing
  • Optimum Firing Range: Flexible firing temperature range accommodating various ceramic applications
  • Professional Grade: Industrial-quality Ball Clay meeting stringent ceramic industry standards

Specifications

Chemical Properties of Ball Clay

Properties BMB
SiO2 48.5%
Al2O3 33.2%
Fe2O3 0.9%
TiO2 1.1%
CaO 0.2%
MgO 0.3%
Na2O 0.2%
K2O 0.7%
LOI 12.5%

Physical Properties of Ball Clay

Properties BMB
Whiteness 80° – 88° (after firing)
L Value 92 – 95
A Value 0.5 – 1
B Value 2.5 – 4.0
Plasticity High
Moisture 10 – 12%
Particle Size 200# – 500#

Note: All parameters are measured after firing at 1210°C in laboratory conditions.
These are average indicative values and may vary based on Ball Clay grades.

Packaging Sizes

Packaging & Shipment Details
Available Packing Sizes Products are available in multiple packing options to suit different customer needs, including:
- 50 kg HDPE bags for retail and controlled usage
- 1000 kg Jumbo Bags for industrial and bulk handling
- Bulk Loose form for large-scale direct applications
Shipment All goods are securely loaded in:
- 20ft and 40ft closed containers
- Suitable for sea transportation ensuring minimal handling and maximum protection during transit
Port Of Loading We operate through major ports located on the West Coast of India, including:
- Mundra Port
- Kandla Port
- Pipavav Port
- Nava Sheva (Nhava Sheva) Port
This allows for efficient international shipping and global delivery.