M.W.M. Kaolin

Alternate Names: MWM Kaolin, M. W. M. Kaolin

Description: Legacy kaolin from Moore & Munger

Oxide	Analysis	Formula
CaO	0.25%	0.01
K2O	1.20%	0.03
Na2O	0.40%	0.02
TiO2	0.01%	-
Al2O3	38.10%	1.00
SiO2	46.40%	2.07
Fe2O3	0.70%	0.01
LOI	12.30%	n/a
Oxide Weight		233.07
Formula Weight		265.76

4.5% dry shrinkage
5.8% fired shrinkage cone 9
16.0% absorption at cone 9
White burning

Related Information

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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