The material is processed through naturally occurring sea shells of Oyster Origin. Unlike other grades which are inorganic in nature. Material derived from Oyster shells is considered to be derived from Organic Source. Oyster Shell Calcium Carbonate is in its purest form with 99.7 % assay as CaCO3. The material is creamiest in color owing bulk density between 0.6 to 0.8 gms/cc. Its major market is in the pharmaceutical segment due to non toxic and relatively high CaCO3 contents.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Analysis Report of Sanskar: Oyster Shell: Calcium Carbonate
Name of the Material Calcium Carbonate (Oyster Shell Powder)
Description Fine, White To Off White Micro Crystalline Powder
Solubility Practically Insoluble in Water and in Ethanol (95%), Slightly Soluble in Water Containing Carbon Dioxide or Any Ammonium salt. It is soluble with Effervescence in dilute acids.
Identification Complies
Substances insoluble in Acid 0.5 %
ARSENIC NIL
HEAVY METALS TRACES
BARIUM PASSES TEST
IRON 0.03
MAGNESIUM AND ALKALI METALS 1 %
CHLORIDE 0.02 %
SULPHATE 0.017 %
LOSS ON DRYING (1g AT 200°) 2 % w/w
TAPPED DENSITY (100 TAPS) 0.8 gms/cc
PARTICLE SIZE
MESH SIZE 100 % PASSESS THROUGH SIEVE OF
200 (LINEAR INCH)
ASSAY 99.2% AS CaCO3 (ON DRIED BASIS)