Geotex® TXS

Geotex® TXS is a high purity, granular calcium carbonate produced from a high brightness marble deposit in Georgia with a controlled particle distribution. TXS can be used as texture finish in coatings, plaster, and stuccos. The marble crystal structure is useful in recirculation drilling fluids.

Brand: Geotex (7 products)

Functions: Filler, Rheology Modifier, Slip Control Agent, Texturizing Agent

Chemical Family: Calcium Salts, Carbonates, Mica

Physical Form: Granules, Powder, Solid

Particle Size: 565.0 - 565.0 microns

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Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Carbonate96.0%-
Magnesium Carbonate2.5%-
Silica and Silicates0.4%-
Other1.1%-
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Solubility (in HCl)95 - 98.5%-
Compacted Bulk Density120lb/ft³ASTM C110
Loose Bulk Density92lb/ft³ASTM C110
Mesh size(-40) (425μm)12.0%-
Mesh size(-60) (250μm)1.0%-
Median Particle Size565.0μ-
Moisture0.2%ASTM D280
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity2.7-ASTM D153
ColorWhite--
pH (Saturated Solution)9.4-ASTM D1208
Mineral Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness (Mohs)3--
Linear Expansion Coefficient4.3 x 10^-6°C-
Solubility (H₂O, 100°C)0.0035g/100ml-
Weight per Gallon (s.g. x 8.345)22.6lbs-
Particle Shape (Microscope)Irregular, uniaxial--
Refractive Index (Hand. Of Chem. & Phy)1.6--
Alkalinity (as NaOH)0.4mg/gmASTM D1208