WOLLASTONITE IN CERAMIC INDUSTRY
WOLKEM (KEMOLIT®) Vollastonite products are strength increasing filling materials used in the production of frit and glazing of ceramic floor and wall coating materials.
WOLKEM (KEMOLIT)’s Wollastonite milled grades properties like acicular shape, high melting point, and low LOI substantially contribute to
- Improves impact strength
- Provides less denting
- Provides less grazing
- Reduces shrinkage
- Increases strength
- Reduces surface defects
- Low sintering temperature
- Improves glaze strength
- Improves green strength
- Improves impact and dimensional stability
- Reduces moisture and thermal expansion
- Provides electrical insulating properties
- Provides a matt finish in low fired glazes
- Improves product quality
it is used as an excellent functional filling material in the production formulation.