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The standard grind for ceramic tile body formulations — fine enough for even distribution and predictable firing behavior, without the added cost of finer glaze-grade grinding. Mine-direct from Rajasthan, India, with batch-tested purity on every shipment.
Why 200 Mesh Is the Ceramic Tile Body Standard
200 mesh Quartz Powder is the most widely specified grind in ceramic tile body formulations because it hits a practical middle ground: fine enough to distribute evenly through the body mix and react predictably during firing, but not so fine that grinding cost outweighs the benefit. Wall and floor tile manufacturers default to 200 mesh unless a specific formulation calls for a coarser or finer fraction.
Aalok Overseas grinds 200 mesh Quartz Powder mine-direct from Rajasthan quartz, with SiO2 and iron content tested per batch so buyers get the same reactivity and firing behavior shipment after shipment.
Where 200 Mesh Fits Against Other Grades
Specification Sheet — 200 Mesh Grade
| PARAMETER | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 98.5% - 99.3% |
| Fe2O3 | 0.03% - 0.06% |
| Al2O3 | 0.3% - 0.6% |
| Whiteness (GE) | 82 - 88 |
| Mesh Size | 200 mesh (BSS/ASTM), 90%+ passing |
| Moisture | Below 0.1% |
| Loss on Ignition | Below 0.3% |
Where 200 Mesh Quartz Powder Is Used
Vitrified Tile Bodies
Primary use case — supplies the free silica skeleton that controls shrinkage and thermal expansion in vitrified floor and wall tiles.
Glazed Ceramic Tiles
Standard body-grade silica for glazed tile formulations, balanced against the glaze's own thermal expansion to reduce crazing risk.
General Ceramic Bodies
Used as a base silica source in broader ceramic formulations beyond tiles where fine glaze-grade material isn't required.
Construction Chemical Fillers
Occasionally specified in tile adhesives and similar formulations where 200 mesh consistency suits the mix design.
Quality Documentation
Each shipment of 200 mesh Quartz Powder ships with a batch-specific, XRF-tested Certificate of Analysis covering SiO2, Fe2O3, Al2O3, whiteness and particle size distribution. First-time buyers can request a pre-shipment sample to trial the material in their own body formulation before committing to a full container order.
Export & Packing
| DETAIL | STANDARD TERMS |
|---|---|
| Packaging | 25 kg / 50 kg PP or HDPE bags on pallets; 1-ton jumbo bags on request |
| Loading | 20ft & 40ft standard containers; bulk vessel loading for large orders |
| Export Ports | Mundra & Kandla, Gujarat, India |
| Core Export Markets | Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, GCC, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Turkey |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Minimum Order | 1x 20ft FCL (trial quantities available) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 200 mesh the standard grade for ceramic tile bodies?
It balances reactivity and cost for most vitrified and wall/floor tile formulations — fine enough for even distribution and predictable firing, without the added grinding cost of finer 300-400 mesh grades reserved for porcelain, sanitaryware or glaze work.
What SiO2 purity should I expect?
98.5% to 99.3% SiO2, with Fe2O3 in the 0.03% to 0.06% range — sufficient for most vitrified and glazed tile formulations without needing ultra-low iron thresholds for pure white porcelain.
Can this grade be used for anything other than tile bodies?
Yes — general ceramic formulations, some construction chemical fillers, and as a base grade some buyers custom-blend toward finer specifications for glaze work.
What documentation comes with shipments?
An XRF-tested Certificate of Analysis reporting SiO2, Fe2O3, Al2O3, whiteness and particle size distribution on every batch.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard orders start at one 20ft FCL, with smaller trial quantities available for first-time buyers.
Request 200 Mesh Specification Sheet & Sample
Get the current CoA template, FOB/CIF pricing and a trial sample for your tile body formulation.
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