Wollastonite Powder Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2018 – 2026
Wollastonite Powder Market - Snapshot Wollastonite is a naturally occurring mineral, which is yellowish brown to white in color. It comprises silicon, calcium, and oxygen. It is commonly referred to as calcium metasilicate. It has good strength, ability to reduce crazing, and firing characteristics. The global wollastonite powder market is expected to expand at a significant rate during the forecast period, due to increase in the demand from the construction industry. The market was valued at about US$ 180 Mn in 2017 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of above 8.1% during the forecast period. A major factor driving the wollastonite powder market is growth of the construction industry. Wollastonite has industrial significance worldwide. The bulk demand for wollastonite is for use in floor and wall tiles. Wollastonite decreases shrinkage and gas evolution during firing. Wollastonite is used in small quantities in asbestos cement products as a partial replacement ...