About Kaolin
Kaolin (also known as china clay) is a white, soft powder consisting principally of the mineral 'kaolinite' in its natural state.
Quick Fact
Kaolinite is named after the Kao-ling, a mountain in Jiangxi Province in China where this mineral was well-known from early times.
Extensive uses
Kaolin, (or Kaolinite) is used extensively in many areas, like Ceramic industries, Cosmetic sectors, Paper manufacturing, etc to name a few.
Export & Packaging
Kaolin is mined and separated based on color and physical properties and then produced as noodles, cake lumps or fine powder form.
Catering to a wider industry
We are a worldwide supplier to the ceramic and pharmaceutical industries, and to paint, paper, rubber and agrochemical manufacturers. Our high purity kaolin products are the starting point for the world’s ceramic production. We’re also an integral supplier to the construction and foundry industries, and we participate in a wide range of civil, industrial, environmental and building-related applications. Our products touch the lives of millions of people daily.
Types of Kaolin we manufacture
- Kaolin Noodle
- Magnet Kaolin
- Washed Kaolin
- Micronized Kaolin
How rio deals with kaolin
Kaolin (also known as china clay) is a white, soft, plastic clay mainly composed of fine-grained plate-like particles. It is chemically inert, non-abrasive and has low heat and electricity conductivity. Plastic clays have a wide range of colours, but when fired, selected clays give results that are pure white. Plastic clays are used in the production of fine ceramics, for filling and coating of paper and in many other markets.
We have an open-mining setup where Kaolin is mined and separated based on color and physical properties. Once separated raw kaolin is processed with a water washing process and then produced as per client need in noodles, cake lumps or fine powder form. Rio Clays owns a high technology automated plant for quality kaolin products.
