WHITING

Other Names

It is the other name of naturally found calcium carbonate and it is present in 98% pure form.

The remaining 2% contains traces of iron, aluminum and Silica

Whiting is also called chalk.

CHARACTERISTICS

Whiting found in white or off white powder.

DENSITY

2.7

SOLUBILITY

Whiting is soluble in acid and insoluble in water

GRADES

Paris white 99% is the purest powder

The commercial grade one is not pure white

Whiting Uses

Paper quoting, rubber making, filling agent in plastic making, white wash.