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Description: Plastic kaolin from France
Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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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. |
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Typecodes |
Kaolin
Pure clay mineral, there are many brand names of varying purity and iron content. |
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