Kaolin Clay Noodles

Kaolin Clay - Noodles

Extruded kaolin clay noodles for easy handling, reduced dust, and controlled feeding in industrial processing.

Off-white to white cylindrical noodles with good thermal stability for ceramics, refractories, tiles, construction, rubber, and foundry applications.

Basic Details

Product Summary

MaterialKaolin Clay (China Clay)
ColorOff-white to white
FormExtruded noodles
StyleHydrous aluminosilicate clay
ShapeCylindrical noodles
ApplicationCeramics, refractories, tiles, construction, rubber, foundry

Monthly Capacity

3000 Metric Ton

Supports bulk orders with flexible packing options (25 Kg / 50 Kg / 1 MT) for domestic and export supply.

Share required quantity and destination for availability and dispatch schedule.

Packing Types / Sizes

Packing Types

HDPE bags / PP bags / Jumbo bags

Sizes
25 Kg 50 Kg 1 MT
  • 25 Kg: HDPE Bags
  • 50 Kg: PP Bags
  • 1 MT: Jumbo Bags

Chemical Composition

K₂O TiO₂ SiO₂ Al₂O₃ Fe₂O₃ CaO Na₂O Loss on Ignition
0.5 – 2.5% 45 – 55% 35 – 40% 0.3 – 1.2% 0.1 – 0.5% 0.1 – 0.6% 12 – 14%

Physical & Thermal Properties

Specification Details Specification Details
Melting Point 1750°C – 1785°C Thermal Conductivity Low
Specific Gravity 2.55 – 2.65 Dimensional Stability Excellent at high temperatures
Density 2.4 – 2.6 g/cm³ Porosity Low to medium
Strength Moderate (improves after firing) Water Absorption 10% – 18%
Hardness 2 – 2.5 (Mohs scale) Foam Nil

Uses

Ceramic Bodies

Ceramic Tiles

Refractory Bricks

Foundry Applications

Rubber & Plastic Fillers

Construction Materials

Physical Appearance

  • Specific Gravity: 2.58 – 2.63
  • Density (Bulk, loose): 0.80 – 1.10 g/cm³
  • Tapped Bulk Density: 1.10 – 1.40 g/cm³
  • Aerated Powder Density (after crushing): 0.30 – 0.50 g/cm³
  • Hardness (Mohs): 2.0 – 2.5
  • Porosity: Medium
  • Dimensional Stability: Excellent
  • Strength (Green / Handling): Good
  • Sagging: Very low

Mechanical Properties

  • Dry MOR (Modulus of Rupture): 2 – 5 MPa
  • Fired MOR: 5 – 15 MPa
  • Modulus of Rupture (overall): Moderate

Moisture & Absorption

Moisture8 – 15%
Water Absorption35 – 55%
Water of Plasticity30 – 38%
Oil Absorption30 – 45 g / 100 g

Particle Size

Content Data
Grain Size (D50)1 – 5 µm
Particle Size DistributionFine, narrow
Residue on 325 Mesh0.5 – 3.0%
Wet Screen Residue< 2%
Surface Area (BET)10 – 20 m²/g

Shrinkage / Contraction

Content Data
Drying contraction2 – 4%
Firing contraction1 – 3%
Total contraction3 – 7%
Contraction (overall)Low compared to ball clay

Thermal Properties

Thermal Conductivity0.2 – 0.4 W/m·K
Firing Temperature1100 – 1300 °C
Thermal cycles resistanceGood
Cycles (mins)30–90 min (typical firing soak)

Rheology & Slurry Properties

  • Viscosity (Lehmann): 200–600 cps (depends on solids)
  • Slurry density: 1.65–1.75 g/cm³
  • Runout time: 20–40 sec (standard flow cup)

Deflocculation

  • Type of deflocculant: Sodium silicate / Sodium polyacrylate
  • Optimized deflocculant addition: 0.1–0.35%
  • Deflocculant addition (typical): 0.2%
  • Typical Addition: ~0.2%

Chemical Properties

Content pH (aqueous slurry) Fluorine (F) MgO Water-soluble salts
Typical 4.5 – 6.5 <0.01% 0.05 – 0.5% <0.1%

Optical / Color Properties

  • Yellowness (b value): Low
  • Whiteness: 80 – 92%

Mineralogical Analysis (Typical)

Component Typical Range
Kaolinite85–98%
Mica / Illite0–5%
Quartz1–10%
Feldspar / Anatase (trace)<1%

Testing & Quality

Quality checks and documentation to support consistent supply

Testing Parameters

We follow standard checks to ensure consistent quality and compliance.

  • Quality Compliances
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Physical Properties
  • Purity & Consistency
  • Product Specific

Core values

Quality, reliability, transparency, and customer support in every shipment.

Test reports

Any test reports can be shared on request at an additional cost, including third-party testing where required.

Quality fillers

Processed grades suitable as fillers for ceramics, paper, paints, and coatings.

FAQs

Common questions about Kaolin Clay Noodles

Why choose noodles form instead of powder? +

Noodles are often preferred for easier handling and reduced dust during storage, movement, and feeding into processing systems.

Can you customize noodle size/dimensions? +

Yes, we can discuss size and packing preferences based on your handling and processing needs.

Do you provide samples and test reports? +

Samples and test reports can be arranged on request for evaluation and compliance needs.

What industries use this form? +

Common uses include ceramics and other industrial processes where bulk handling and controlled feeding is important.

Do you export Kaolin Clay Noodles? +

Yes, we provide export-ready supply and can support documentation and logistics coordination.