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Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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SiO2 | 46.95% | 2.17 | |
Al2O3 | 36.75% | 1.00 | |
Fe2O3 | 0.80% | 0.01 | |
TiO2 | 0.18% | 0.01 | |
CaO | 0.15% | 0.01 | |
MgO | 0.20% | 0.01 | |
K2O | 0.10% | - | |
Na2O | 0.14% | 0.01 | |
LOI | 14.95% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 236.67 | ||
Formula Weight | 278.27 |
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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