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Calcium lignosulfonate may be evaluated as a binder, dispersing aid or processing aid in selected pottery bodies and slips. Its response depends on clay mineralogy, particle-size distribution, soluble salts, water chemistry, forming method, drying schedule and firing conditions. It should not be treated as a universal substitute for established ceramic binders or deflocculants.
Where calcium lignosulfonate may be evaluated
| Process stage | Possible role | Qualification check |
|---|---|---|
| Slip preparation | Particle dispersion and viscosity adjustment | Flow curve, settling, thixotropy and casting rate |
| Body forming | Temporary binding and handling support | Green strength, compaction and release behaviour |
| Drying | Green-body integrity support | Drying shrinkage, warpage, cracking and cycle time |
| Firing | Organic additive burnout | Colour, residue, gas release and defect inspection |
Recommended trial method
No universal dosage is stated. Screen the exact supplied grade against an untreated control and the plant’s current additive. Define the calculation basis, addition sequence and water content. Measure slip viscosity at controlled shear, settling stability, casting or pressing behaviour, green strength, drying defects and fired appearance. Confirm the selected level in a production-scale trial before routine use.
Grade and document checks
Review solids or moisture, pH, ash, reducing sugars, insoluble matter, calcium content where specified, colour and batch consistency. Request the current TDS, SDS and COA for the exact grade. Requirements for tableware, food-contact articles or regulated products need product- and market-specific review.
Selection limits
Calcium lignosulfonate can darken a body or affect burnout and should be tested where colour or surface quality is critical. High electrolyte levels may change dispersion behaviour. Performance in one clay recipe cannot be transferred directly to another.
Compare industrial calcium lignosulfonate with other candidate grades through LigninCorp technical support.
