Challenger Ball Clay
Description: Low organics casting clay
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO2 | 54.10% | 3.18 | |
| Al2O3 | 28.90% | 1.00 | |
| Fe2O3 | 1.10% | 0.02 | |
| TiO2 | 1.70% | 0.08 | |
| CaO | 0.20% | 0.01 | |
| MgO | 0.20% | 0.02 | |
| K2O | 0.30% | 0.01 | |
| Na2O | 0.20% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 13.30% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 306.00 | ||
| Formula Weight | 352.94 | ||
Notes
This low organic premium blend combines very high plasticity and good casting rate using a proprietary dispersant system.
Legacy ball clay from K&T Clays
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Ball Clay
Ball clays are abundant and very plastic and are used in all types of plastic forming bodies. They are not as white-burning or refractory as kaolins but lower in iron and fluxes than bentonites. |
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Challenger II Ball Clay
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Data
| % < 0.5 microns | 46.0% |
|---|---|
| Drying Shrinkage | 8.3% |
| Firing Shrinkage | 9.5% at cone 9 |
| Water absorption | 9.0% at cone 9 |
| Dry M.O.R. (50% Silica) | 360 psi |
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