Ball Clay Lumps
800 - 3,000 Per Ton
30 Ton (MOQ)
Ball clay is a type of sedimentary clay that is commonly used in ceramics due to its plasticity and bonding properties. It is typically found in deposits alongside other types of clay minerals and is known for its fine particle size and high plasticity when wet. Ball clay is used in the production of pottery, ceramics, sanitaryware, and other ceramic products. It contributes to the workability of clay bodies, improves their strength and plasticity, and helps to control shrinkage during drying and firing processes.
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Ball clays are kaolinitic sedimentary clays, that commonly consist of 20-80% kaolinite, 10-25% mica, 6-65% quartz. Localized seams in the same deposit have variations in composition, including the quantity of the major minerals, accessory minerals and carbonaceous materials such as lignite. They are fine-grained and plastic in nature, and, unlike most earthenware clays, produce a fine quality white-coloured pottery body when fired, which is the key to their popularity with potters. Uses Sanitary Ware A ‘ceramic body’ for sanitaryware typically includes 30% ball clay to provide plasticity and workability, 20% kaolin, 30% feldspar and 20% quartz/silica. Tableware Ceramic tableware utilizes ball clay to provide high plasticity and a good white-fired color, combined with kaolin, feldspar and quartz. Wall and floor tiles Combined with talc, feldspar, quartz/silica and kaolin, ball clays are utilized for their plasticity and bonding properties. Glazes and engobes Ball clays are also used in the production of coatings for ceramic products to ensure the perfect finish. Refractory clays An ability to resist the effects of extremely high temperatures makes ball clay ideal for use in refractory products such as kiln insulation and furniture. Construction ceramics Building materials such as bricks, clay pipes and roof tiles all contain ball clay. Electrical porcelain insulators You will find ball clays in the electrical porcelain components that provide insulation from high voltage currents. Non-ceramic applications These include the construction industry; horticulture, agriculture and amenity industries; use as fillers and extenders in polymers, adhesives, plastics, sealants, fertilizers and insecticides.
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