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Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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CaO | 0.04% | - | |
K2O | 1.60% | 0.05 | |
MgO | 0.22% | 0.01 | |
Na2O | 0.06% | - | |
TiO2 | 0.30% | 0.01 | |
Al2O3 | 37.50% | 1.00 | |
SiO2 | 47.50% | 2.15 | |
Fe2O3 | 0.65% | 0.01 | |
LOI | 12.30% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 239.01 | ||
Formula Weight | 272.53 |
Particle Size Distribution:
>53 microns: 0.1 max
>10 microns: 8
<2 microns: 61
Modulus of Rupture, Kgf/cm2:
At 80% Relative Humidity: 10.0
Dried at 110C: 21.0
Casting Rate @ 65% solids (mm2/min): 0.35
% P84 Deflocculant Required for 5 Poise Slip: 0.4
1180C 1280C
Fired Absorption: 20% 11%
Fired Shrinkage: 7% 11.5%
Brightness: 90 88
Typecodes |
Kaolin
Pure clay mineral, there are many brand names of varying purity and iron content. |
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