Kaolin(Non-metallic minerals)
Kaolin, theoretical chemical formula: Al 2 [(OH) 4 /Si 2 O 5 ] , It is a non-metallic mineral , a kind of clay and clay rock mainly composed of kaolinite clay minerals . Because it is white and delicate, it is also called dolomitic soil . It is named after Gaoling Village , Jingdezhen , Jiangxi Province.
Its pure kaolin is white, delicate, soft and earthy, and has good physical and chemical properties such as plasticity and fire resistance. Its mineral composition is mainly composed of kaolinite , halloysite , hydromica , illite, montmorillonite , quartz, feldspar and other minerals. Kaolin is widely used, mainly used in papermaking, ceramics and refractory materials . Secondly, it is used in coatings, rubber fillers, enamel glazes and white cement raw materials. In small quantities, it is used in plastics, paints, pigments, grinding wheels, pencils, daily cosmetics, soaps, etc. Pesticides, medicines, textiles, petroleum, chemicals, building materials, national defense and other indust...