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Mastercast Kaolin

Oxide Analysis Formula
CaO 0.03% -
K2O 0.12% -
MgO 0.02% -
Na2O 0.01% -
TiO2 1.78% 0.06
Al2O3 38.44% 1.00
SiO2 45.18% 1.99
Fe2O3 0.38% 0.01
LOI 13.53%n/a
Oxide Weight 228.09
Formula Weight 263.78

Notes

A general purpose slurry of good casting properties and whiteness.

Bulk Density: 14.7 lb/gal
Moisture: 30%
PCE: 34
Casting Rate (Baroid): 120
C.E.C.: 2.0
Specific Gravity: 1.76
pH (10% solids, max.): 5.2
Viscosity (70% solids, cps): 250
Wet Sieve Residue, +325 mesh (%): 1.50
Median Particle Diameter (microns): 2.1
Specific Surface Area (sq. meters/gram): 10.23

Particle Size (% finer than):
20 microns: 94.9
10: 85.6
5: 70.1
2: 48.7
1: 34.5
0.5: 20.0

Related Information

Links

URLs http://www.zemex.com/feldspar/master.html
Zemex Data Sheets
Materials Masterfil Kaolin
Materials Masterfloat Kaolin
Materials Kaolin
The purest of all clays in nature. Kaolins are used in porcelains and stonewares to impart whiteness, in glazes to supply Al2O3 and to suspend slurries.
Typecodes Kaolin
Pure clay mineral, there are many brand names of varying purity and iron content.
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