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We are supplying excellent quality Calcite Powder (Calcium Carbonate). Our calcite powder is trustworthy which is manufactured using latest techniques with zero percent compromise on quality. So do come, delight in the brilliance of our exclusive collection of calcite powder.

Calcite is a carbonate of calcium (CaCO3) containing 56% CaO and 44% CO2. It is one of the important industrial minerals also known as ‘CalcSpar’. Pure crystallized transparent variety of calcite is known as ‘Iceland Spar’, which is used as Nichol’s prism in optical instruments using polarized light.

Calcite is one of the important ingredients required in glass and ceramic industries for imparting glaze and also as flux. In pulverized form, it is used as a filler in rubber goods, textile and as an extender in paints and as a carrier in insecticidal preparation. Other uses are in the manufacture of mortar, cement, bleaching powder & preparation of flat lime, etc.

Calcite mineral may appear in crystalline, fibrous, laminar form,Chemical Formula-CaCO3

It has Mohs hardness of 3, Refractive Index 1.5-1.7, Specific Gravity-2.7 and low Oil Absorption.

It is transparent to opaque in nature and has the power to produce double light reflection effect.

It is most widely used as a bright inexpensive extender.

In PAINT manufacturing, it is used throughout the range of water based paints for interior and exterior application.

The ultrafine natural calcium carbonates/ CALCITE, are preferably suitable as fillers in rubber, chemical foams based on PVC, in hard PVC, in masterbatch to give strength to the granules.

*AVAILABLE IN UNCOATED/COATED FORM UPTO 2 MICRONS, 96% PURITY*

BRITEX ENTERPRISES with constant R & D been able to produce

The finest quality CALCITE POWDER for the best use in Paints:

Cement

OBD

EMULSION

POWDER COATING

TEXTURE

WALL PUTTY

The main features of the grades available are :

PARTICLE SIZE

63 um - 2 urn

PURITY-CaCo3

upto 98%

BRIGHTNESS

upto 97%

Oil Absorption

15-25 ml/100 gms

Please inquire for the best suitable grade according to your need.