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| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.10% | - | |
| K2O | 1.20% | 0.02 | |
| MgO | 0.20% | 0.01 | |
| Na2O | 0.20% | 0.01 | |
| TiO2 | 0.20% | - | |
| Al2O3 | 63.70% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 33.60% | 0.90 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.70% | 0.01 | |
| Oxide Weight | 159.97 | ||
| Formula Weight | 159.97 | ||
Particle Size: 0-0.7mm
Free iron grains: .02% max
Grain porosity: 3%
Bulk density: 2.74 g/cm3
Refractoriness: >1800C
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Aggregate
Granular materials intended to impart raw and fired structural strength or thermal expansion properties to bodies or deliver special speckling effects in glazes. |
| Density (Specific Gravity) | 3.02 |
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