Wollastonite (calcium silicate)

Composition

CaSiO₃

Information

The Casiflux range is produced from both needle-shaped and block-shaped types of wollastonite

Casiflux^®

Properties

• alkaline
• pH buffering effect
• low water absorption
• needle-shaped (reinforcing effect)
• reasonably chemically resistant

Applications

Ceramics: sinter additive, reduces porosity, ensures a smooth glaze in a short time

Construction: to reinforce ceiling boards and improve structure strength after fire

Metallurgy: important ingredient of casting powders, slag-forming additive, insulates the molten steel mass against cooling and oxidation.