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A test done on clays to deduce their mineralogy.
| URLs |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential_thermal_analysis
Differential thermal analysis DTA testing at Wikipedia |
| URLs |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermogravimetric_analysis
Thermogravimetric analysis TGA testing at Wikipedia |
| Glossary |
LOI
Loss on Ignition is a number that appears on the data sheets of ceramic materials. It refers to the amount of weight the material loses as it decomposes to release water vapor and various gases during firing. |
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