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Wilson Kaolin

Oxide Analysis Formula
CaO 1.65% 0.08
K2O 0.16% -
MgO 0.02% -
Na2O 0.09% -
TiO2 0.55% 0.02
Al2O3 38.10% 1.00
SiO2 46.10% 2.05
Fe2O3 0.55% 0.01
LOI 13.50%n/a
Oxide Weight 233.50
Formula Weight 269.94

Notes

A refractory grade, intermediate-grained, kaolin selected processed and controlled to meet specfic requirements of the refractories industry..

Physical Properties
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Dry M.O.R., psi:* 400
pH: 4.8
C.E.C., meq/100g: 6.5 +/- 1.0
Specific Surface Area, sq metre/g: 16.5
Specific Gravity: 2.6
P.C.E.: 33-34

Particle Size, Microns: 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 325# residue
(% finer than) 99% 97% 93% 81% 72% 56% .5

Fired Properties
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Color, Cone 8 (L) 83.0
(a) -0.8
(b) 8.6

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*Extruded, 50% ball clay, 50% flint
**50% Clay, 50% Nepheline Syenite

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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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