Economical process of manufacturing very fine co-ground calcium carbonate material of the GCC and PCC type, obtained products and their uses
US8002887B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2982
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An object of the present invention is to provide a process to obtain a calcium carbonate material comprising GCC and PCC, presenting a fraction of particles finer than 1 μm of greater than 80%, preferably of greater than 85%, more preferably of greater than 90%, and even more preferably of greater than 95%, and a specific surface area of less than 25 m2/g, in a cost efficient manner, wherein GCC and PCC are co-ground, possibly with at least another mineral material. An other object of the present invention lies in the co-ground calcium carbonate material in the form of an aqueous suspension and in the form of a dry product. An other object of the present invention lies in the uses of such products in any sector making use of mineral material, and notably in the paper, paint and plastic industries.
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