Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) is also known as purified, refined or synthetic calcium carbonate. PCC has the same chemical formula as other types of calcium carbonate, viz. limestone, marble and chalk i.e. CaCO3. The calcium, carbon and oxygen atoms can arrange themselves in three different ways, to form three different calcium carbonate minerals. The most common arrangement for both precipitated and ground calcium carbonates is the hexagonal form known as calcite. A number of different calcite crystal forms are possible: scalenohedral, rhombohedral and prismatic.
PCC is synthetically processed from naturally occurring high grade lime stone. The product has a major advantage due to its availability in different bulk densities from 0.40 gms/cc to 0.9 gms/cc, with dazzling white color with fluffy characteristics.The purity of the product is around 98.0 % as CaCO3.
PCC is available in Uncoated and Coated specifications. The Coated PCC is also known as Activated Calcium Carbonate.
Properties / Advantages
 | O | High Purity | – | Stable, reproductive properties of end products. |
| O | Good Brightness | – | Neutral white tone, good hiding effect, consistent color of end product. |
| O | Low Moisture Absorption | – | Good molded surface, well suited for paints and coatings. |
| O | Low Iron Content | – | Low Yellowness Index. |
Application Scope
- Used in emulsion based premier paints, powder coating paints, cement paints, texture coatings, cement primers, wood primers, metal primers and many others.
- Used in rigid PVC pipes, footwear, cables and many others.
- Used in rubber industry as bulk fillers.
- Used as glazing material & body constituent in manufacture of ceramic tiles.
- Used in variety of construction products, water proofing compounds, etc.
- Used as paper coating for premium quality paper products.
- Used in thermal & electrical Insulators.
