Difference between revisions of "China Clay"
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| − | A white or greysih powder shipped in bulk and sometimes in paper sacks.<br> | + | A white or greysih powder shipped in bulk and sometimes in paper sacks.<br><br> |
| − | + | Used as a filler and coating for paper, and in the manufacture of refractories, ceramics, cements and fertilizers. When china clay is intended for use in the manufacture of paper or ceramic ware, such as bone china pottery, damage by salt water and other contaminants renders the clay useless. <br><br> | |
| − | Used as a filler and coating for paper, and in the manufacture of refractories, ceramics, cements and fertilizers. When china clay is intended for use in the manufacture of paper or ceramic ware, such as bone china pottery, damage by salt water and other contaminants renders the clay useless. | + | The carrying vessel needs to be cleaned, as particles of rust, coal, etc., entail considerable work and expense in cleaning the clay.<br><br> |
| − | The carrying vessel needs to be cleaned, as particles of rust, coal, etc., entail considerable work and expense in cleaning the clay. | + | Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations of hazardous cargo |
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| − | + | <b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b> | |
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[[Category:Products]] | [[Category:Products]] | ||
Revision as of 20:34, 19 March 2012
| Infobox on China Clay | |
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| Example of China Clay |  |
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| Humidity / moisture | - |
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China Clay
Contents
Description
A white or greysih powder shipped in bulk and sometimes in paper sacks.
Used as a filler and coating for paper, and in the manufacture of refractories, ceramics, cements and fertilizers. When china clay is intended for use in the manufacture of paper or ceramic ware, such as bone china pottery, damage by salt water and other contaminants renders the clay useless.
The carrying vessel needs to be cleaned, as particles of rust, coal, etc., entail considerable work and expense in cleaning the clay.
Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations of hazardous cargo
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.