What is calcium carbonate?
Calcium carbonate is one of the most widely used minerals in various industries, found naturally in the structure of limestone, marble, and gypsum. This material is known by the chemical formula CaCO₃ and has a special place in the mineral market due to its high purity, bright color, reasonable price, and usability in various industrial processes. Depending on the type of processing and granulation, calcium carbonate is produced in two main types: mineral calcium carbonate and precipitated calcium carbonate, and each is used for specific industrial applications.
Applications of calcium carbonate in industries
Calcium carbonate is used in a wide range of industries as a raw material, filler, or to improve the physical and chemical properties of products. This material is widely used in the paint, plastic, paper, PVC, rubber, adhesive, sealant, pharmaceutical, animal and poultry feed, and construction industries. Using calcium carbonate in the production of various products, in addition to reducing production costs, improves properties such as whiteness, strength, mechanical resistance, and texture uniformity. Because of these benefits, calcium carbonate is one of the most important and best-selling raw materials in many manufacturing industries.