Ultra fine nepheline syenite powder and products for using same

Abstract

Nepheline syenite powder with a controlled particle size where 99.9% of the particles are less than about 10 microns and preferably less than about 6 microns, which powder has a moisture content of less than 0.8% and an Einlehner Abrasive Value of less than 100 and products using this fine grain ultra fine nepheline syenite powder.

1 - 93 . (canceled) 
     
     
         94 . A product containing nepheline syenite powder having a controlled maximum particle size of less than 10 microns and a moisture content of less than 0.8 percent liquid where the loading of said nepheline syenite powder in said product is 3-25 percent. 
     
     
         95 . A product as defined in  claim 94  where said product is selected from the class consisting of:
 (a) an opaque liquid coating; 
 (b) a coating with a thickness of substantially less than 10 microns; 
 (c) a powder coating; 
 (d) a ceramic body; 
 (e) an ink; 
 (f) a plastic filler; 
 (g) a rubber filler; and, 
 (h) a color concentrate. 
 
     
     
         96 . A product as defined in  claim 94  where said product is essentially ultraviolet transparent. 
     
     
         97 . A product as defined in  claim 94  where said product is a coating using said nepheline syenite powder as a filler or extender. 
     
     
         98 . A product as defined in  claim 94  where said product is selected from the class consisting of:
 (a) a clear liquid coating; 
 (b) an ultraviolet cured coating; 
 (c) a wood coating; 
 (d) a sealant; 
 (e) an adhesive; 
 (f) a lacquer; 
 (g) a varnish; 
 (h) an aqueous coating; and, 
 (i) a paper laminate. 
 
     
     
         99 . A product containing nepheline syenite powder having a controlled maximum particle size of less than 15 microns with a moisture content of less than 0.8 percent liquid, where the loading of said nepheline syenite powder in said product is 3-25 percent and where said product is selected from the class consisting of:
 (a) a clear liquid coating;   (b) a nail polish;   (c) a glass;   (d) a metallurgical slag;   (e) a paper laminate;   (f) a refractory filler; and,   (g) a pigment paste.