Properties of Actal
| |
|
Actal 20X |
Actal 20 |
Actal 10 |
| Loose Bulk Density |
gm/l |
700±50 |
700±50 |
620±50 |
| Free Moisture (2 hrs,110'C) |
% |
6 max |
6 max |
6 max |
| pH (10% suspension filters) |
- |
2.5 - 3.5 |
2.5 - 3.5 |
2.5 - 3.5 |
| Free Acidity |
mg KOH/gm |
7 max |
7 max |
7 max |
| Total Acidity |
mg KOH/gm |
23 - 26 |
20 - 23 |
9 - 14 |
| Surface Area |
(BET) |
300±30 |
300±30 |
300±30 |
Particle Size Distribution
The particle size distribution of ACTAL is determined by a sieve analysis of the dry granules. The following average residues were found on different fine sieves.
| Sieve range |
Unit |
Value |
| > 2.0 mm |
% |
10 max |
| 2.0 - 0.25 mm |
% |
85 min |
| < 0.25 mm |
% |
5 max |
Chemical Composition
Typically Actal shows the following chemical composition
| Composition |
Unit |
Value |
| SiO2 |
% |
59.9 |
| Al2O3 |
% |
13.9 |
| Fe2O3 |
% |
7.3 |
| CaO |
% |
0.8 |
| MgO |
% |
2.3 |
| Na2O |
% |
0.2 |
| K2O |
% |
0.1 |
| TiO2 |
% |
2.8 |
| Loss on ignition |
% |
10.04 |
