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| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.06% | 0.05 | |
| K2O | 0.90% | 0.41 | |
| TiO2 | 0.05% | 0.03 | |
| Al2O3 | 2.40% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 96.20% | 68.03 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.12% | 0.03 | |
| LOI | 0.25% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 4,238.53 | ||
| Formula Weight | 4,249.15 | ||
| Minerals |
Quartz
Quartz is the most abundant mineral on earth, it is the main crystalline mineral form of silica (SiO |
| Typecodes |
Silica/Quartz
Quartz is very abundant and there are many grades and name brands. |
| Bulk Density g/cc (Packed) | 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Moh) | 7 |
| Ultimate Particle Size Distribution | >45 micron: 1.5% |
| Density (Specific Gravity) | 2.6 |
| pH for dry powder | 7-8 |
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