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Minsilspar

Oxide Analysis Formula Tolerance
CaO 1.10% 0.15
K2O 2.80% 0.23
Na2O 4.90% 0.62
Al2O3 14.00% 1.07
SiO2 76.80% 9.96
Fe2O3 0.06% -
LOI 0.30%n/a
Oxide Weight 776.39
Formula Weight 778.72

Notes

Spruce Pine, NC
A 170 mesh feldspathic sand (sand-spar) product used primarily in the sanitary-ware industry.

Physical Properties
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Specific Gravity: 2.6
Refractive Index: 1.53
Mohs Hardness: 6-6.5
Mean Particle Size, microns: 19
Specific Surface Area, sq metre/g: 0.6-0.7
Dry Brightness (Green Filter): 91
Raw color:
pH: 8.2
% Moisture Content: 0.1
Bulk Density (lb/cu. ft)
Loose: 52
Packed: 83

Structure: Crystalline
Particle Shape: Granular

Particle Size: 100 140 170 200 325
% Retained 0.1 0.3 0.4 1.2 10.0
U.S. Sieve Series

Particle Size, Microns: 30 20 10 5
(% finer than) 75% 60% 30% 12%

Related Information

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Typecodes Feldspar
The most common source of fluxes for high and medium temperature glazes and bodies.

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