TAPPI TIP 0106-01 2002 provides practical physical data for calcium carbonate-water suspensions used in paper and pigment-related operations. The document includes reference tables for both calcitic and aragonitic calcium carbonate, covering specific gravity, slurry weight and volume, dry calcium carbonate content, and volume per unit of dry material across a range of solids concentrations.
Values are presented in both U.S. customary and metric units and are calculated for conditions at 25°C. The technical note also explains the density assumptions for each calcium carbonate form and cautions that actual commercial pigment density may vary, making the tables suitable for routine mill calculations while recommending direct measurement for the most accurate results.
Application Scope: Useful for process engineers, laboratory personnel, production managers, and technical professionals performing slurry calculations, pigment handling, material balances, and routine mill calculations involving calcium carbonate suspensions.
