Ball clays are fine-grained, highly plastic clays used in manufacturing ceramic whiteware and
sanitaryware. They usually contain three minerals - kaolinite (20-80%), mica (10-25%) and
quartz (6-65%).
Ball clays have the unique properties of extra plasticity, enhanced unfired
strength and exhibit light colour on firing. Selected ball clays can even give pure white end
products making their applications widespread. It is often referred to as plastic clay.
Ball clay acts as binding agent and contributes to plasticity, workability and strength a prefired ceramic
body. Some are highly valued for their fluid and casting properties, particularly
in the manufacture of sanitaryware.
Ball clay exhibit the following physical properties, which is why they are used in a variety of applications in the ceramic industry:
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