Montebrasite Concentrate
Description: Low Melt Spodumene
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MnO2 | 0.30% | 0.01 | max |
| Li2O | 7.00% | 0.77 | 0.25 |
| Na2O | 0.30% | 0.02 | max |
| K2O | 0.60% | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Fe2O3 | 0.13% | - | max |
| Al2O3 | 27.40% | 0.88 | 0.90 |
| P2O5 | 8.50% | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| SiO2 | 55.70% | 3.03 | |
| LOI | 0.20% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 326.56 | ||
| Formula Weight | 327.21 | ||
Notes
A phosphorous-rich lithium mineral that typically occurs in spodumene deposits. It has a creamy-white/pale yellow raw color. It is marketed to the tile, tableware and sanitary ware industries as a source of lithium and phosphorus.
Particle size: trade on 28 mesh, 1% on 42 mesh, 20% on 200 mesh.
The role of phosphorus in ceramic glazes and bodies is not well understood by most ceramic engineers and technicians.
Related Information
Links
| URLs |
http://www.amalgamet.com/Products/minerals.htm
Description of material at Amalgamet.com |
| Materials |
Spodumene Concentrate
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| Materials |
Spodumene
Spodumene is a lithium sourcing feldspar, an alternative to lithium carbonate to supply Li2O to ceramic glazes. Contains up to about 8% Li2O. |
| Typecodes |
Feldspar
The most common source of fluxes for high and medium temperature glazes and bodies. |
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