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Ball Clay

Al2O3·2SiO2·2H2O

The highly plastic sedimentary clay — exceptional binding strength, plasticity, and green strength for ceramic bodies and sanitaryware.

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Product Overview

About Ball Clay

Understanding the fundamentals of ball clay

Product Overview

The Highly Plastic Clay

Ball Clay is a highly plastic, fine-grained sedimentary clay essential for ceramic production, providing workability, green strength, and binding properties.

Originally named because it was mined in ball-shaped lumps, ball clay is critical for sanitaryware, porcelain, floor tiles, and any ceramic requiring high plasticity and strength.

Sedimentary Lacustrine Tertiary Deposits
Al2O3·2SiO2·2H2O

Chemical Formula

Ball Clay

Chemical Properties
  • Al2O3 Content25-35%
  • SiO2 Content45-60%
  • Fe2O30.5-2%
  • TiO21-2%
Physical Properties
  • Plasticity IndexHigh
  • MBI8+ meq/100g
  • Particle Size<2μm: 70%+
  • pH4.5-6.5
High
Plasticity
8+
MBI meq
70%+
<2μm
ISO
Certified

Natural Clay

Naturally occurring sedimentary clay.

NaturalSustainableTraditional
Ball clay deposits - natural source
Natural Source

From Ancient Clay Beds
to Premium Ceramics

Carefully extracted and processed from premium sedimentary deposits for consistent plasticity and performance.

200M+Tons Global Reserve
30+Years Processing
4+Mining Sites
High plasticity
Strong binding
Fine particle size
Consistent quality
Global supply
Advantages

Key Benefits

Why ball clay is the preferred choice for industry leaders worldwide

01

High Plasticity

Exceptional workability and forming properties for complex ceramic shapes.

02

Strong Binding

Superior green strength for handling unfired ceramic bodies.

03

Fine Particle Size

High percentage of fine particles (<2μm) for smooth surface finish.

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04

Good Fired Strength

Develops excellent strength and density after firing.

05

Light Firing Color

Burns to light buff or cream color in oxidizing atmosphere.

06

Essential for Ceramics

Critical component in sanitaryware, tableware, and tile bodies.

Industrial manufacturing excellence
World Class Quality

Industry-Leading Performance
at Every Scale

Trusted by leading manufacturers across 50+ countries for consistent, high-purity ball clay that meets international standards.

ISO 9001 EcoVadis Gold REACH Compliant Lab Certified
ISO Certified
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Industry Leading
Product Range

Available Grades

Comprehensive range of ball clay grades for diverse industrial applications

Precision quality testing of ball clay grades

Precision Engineered Grades

Every grade is meticulously tested in our state-of-the-art laboratories to meet the most demanding industrial specifications worldwide.

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MBI meq8+
<2μm70%+
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Sanitaryware

Sanitaryware Grade

High Plasticity

Premium ball clay for sanitaryware bodies with excellent casting properties.

  • High plasticity
  • Good casting
  • Light color
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Tile

Tile Grade

Body Clay

Ball clay for floor and wall tile bodies providing plasticity and strength.

  • Consistent plasticity
  • Good strength
  • Reliable
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Tableware

Tableware Grade

Fine Ceramics

High-quality ball clay for fine tableware and porcelain bodies.

  • Fine particles
  • Light firing
  • Premium
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Industrial

Industrial Grade

Refractories

Ball clay for refractory and industrial ceramic applications.

  • High alumina
  • Heat stable
  • Versatile
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Product Statistics
4Grade Categories
10+Product Variants
VariousPlasticity Levels
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Applications

Industries & Applications

Versatile applications across diverse industry verticals worldwide

Sanitaryware

Sanitaryware

Essential component in sanitaryware bodies providing plasticity and casting properties.

ToiletsBasinsBidets
30%Body Content
Floor & Wall Tiles

Floor & Wall Tiles

Critical for tile body formulations requiring plasticity and green strength.

Floor TilesWall TilesPorcelain
25%Content
Tableware

Tableware

High-quality ball clay for fine china, porcelain, and stoneware bodies.

Fine ChinaPorcelainStoneware
20%Loading
Technical Ceramics

Technical Ceramics

Binder and plasticizer in advanced ceramic formulations.

TechnicalAdvancedSpecialty
10-15%Addition
Refractories

Refractories

Component in refractory mixes requiring plasticity and alumina content.

CastablesMortarsBricks
VariableLoading
Construction

Construction

Specialty applications in construction ceramics and tiles.

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Our ball clay is sourced from premium sedimentary deposits and carefully processed to deliver consistent plasticity, particle size distribution, and firing properties.

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Preserves natural plasticity

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01

What is ball clay used for?

Ball clay is essential for sanitaryware, tiles, tableware, and technical ceramics where high plasticity and green strength are required.

Sanitaryware Tiles Tableware
02

Why is ball clay called ball clay?

The name comes from the ball-shaped lumps originally extracted from English clay mines in the 17th century.

Historical Traditional English Origin
03

What is the difference between ball clay and kaolin?

Ball clay has higher plasticity, finer particles, and more organic content than kaolin. Kaolin is whiter and less plastic.

More Plastic Finer Stronger
04

What plasticity grades are available?

We offer ball clays with various plasticity levels from medium to very high, measured by MBI (Methylene Blue Index) and plasticity index.

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Industry Applications

Product Applications

Ball Clay serves as a critical input across diverse industrial sectors worldwide

01

Sanitaryware

Bodies for toilets, basins.

02

Tiles

Floor and wall tile bodies.

03

Tableware

Fine china and porcelain.

04

Technical Ceramics

Advanced ceramic bodies.

05

Refractories

Castables and mortars.

06

Electrical

Insulator bodies.

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300+Industry Clients
Ball Clay industrial applications worldwide
Global Industrial Reach

Powering Industries Across
50+ Countries

From cosmetics to oil & gas — ball clay is the essential mineral behind thousands of products you use every day.

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