Gypsum
Gypsum General specification
Gypsum is an mineral most commonly found in layered sedimentary deposits in association with halite, anhydrite, sulfur, calcite, and dolomite. Gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O) is very similar to Anhydrite (CaSO4). The chemical difference is that gypsum contains two waters and anhydrite is without water. Gypsum is the most common sulfate mineral.
Gypsum Applications
Gypsum uses include: manufacture of wallboard, cement, plaster of Paris, soil conditioning, a hardening retarder in portland cement. Gypsum by high purity/quality is applying for dentistry and teeth molding. Varieties of gypsum known as “satin spar” and “alabaster” are used for a variety of ornamental purposes; however, their low hardness limits their durability.
Gypsum Packing
Our Gypsum is supplying in lumps and powder types, Gypsum is offered in 1 ton Jumbo bag. Also, based on customer inquiry we able to offer in other packing such as 25 or 50 kg sacks.
Gypsum Exporting Destinations
Gypsum , mostly offered by customers who are manufacturing the best quality wallboard, cement, plaster of Paris, soil conditioning, a hardening retarder in portland cement. So, we are exporting Gypsum to middle east, Persian Gulf, European, East Asian and CIS countries.
Gypsum is producing, packing and exporting to mention above destinations, under Iran Chemical Mine authorization by the best Gypsum raw materials in accordance with ASTM standard.
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Gypsum Technical specification
Properties | Result |
Color | 94% |
Water Ratio | 70-75% |
Sodium Chloride | <0.01% |
Calcium Carbonate | 0.08-0.09% |
Iron Oxide | <0.05% |
Adhesive Strength | 0.2 N/mm2 |
Compressive Strength | 15-17 N/mm2 |
Surface Hardness | 4.30 N/mm2 |