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Description: Plastic kaolin from France
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.02% | - | |
| K2O | 1.20% | 0.04 | |
| MgO | 0.20% | 0.01 | |
| Na2O | 0.10% | - | |
| TiO2 | 0.10% | - | |
| Al2O3 | 36.60% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 47.40% | 2.20 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.80% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 13.58% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 240.84 | ||
| Formula Weight | 278.69 | ||
White burning kaolin from France. It is said to work well in glazes.
| 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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