Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃) is an inorganic mineral compound available in different grades, including Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC), Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC), and Nano Calcium Carbonate. These materials differ in their production methods, particle size, crystalline morphology, and physical characteristics, resulting in distinct technical properties.

GCC is obtained through the mechanical crushing, grinding, micronization, and classification of natural limestone, marble, or chalk deposits. PCC, in contrast, is manufactured through controlled chemical precipitation, allowing greater control over particle size, crystalline structure, and morphology. Nano Calcium Carbonate is characterized by nanoscale particle dimensions and a high specific surface area, with its properties depending on particle structure and production conditions. The physical and chemical properties of Calcium Carbonate vary according to product grade, including calcium carbonate content, whiteness, brightness, particle size distribution, specific surface area, oil absorption, moisture content, and impurity levels. These parameters are influenced by raw material quality, manufacturing technology, particle classification, and processing conditions. Depending on the required technical specifications, Calcium Carbonate is available in coated and uncoated grades. Surface treatment using Stearic acid or other modifying agents can alter particle surface characteristics, particularly hydrophobicity and interfacial properties, providing different surface characteristics across product grades.