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Calcium Carbonate – CaCO₃
Calcium Carbonate Natural calcium carbonate, better known as GCC, is one of the most abundant minerals in nature and its chemical formula is CaCO3 . It is found extracted naturally and has several composition variations. It has alkaline characteristics and for this characteristic is widely used for pH adjustment in specific formulations. Calcium carbonate is a mineral, inorganic, beneficiated substance that can be used in several areas:
- Raw material for the paint industry;
- Aggregate in the steel industry;
- Abrasive and polishing agent in toothpastes;
- Mineral fertilizer and pH control;
- Mineral load or pigment in various industrial applications (paper, paint, plaster, plastic, carpets);
- Food industry