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Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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SiO2 | 51.20% | 2.74 | |
Al2O3 | 31.70% | 1.00 | |
Fe2O3 | 1.40% | 0.03 | |
TiO2 | 2.00% | 0.08 | |
K2O | 1.10% | 0.04 | |
MgO | 0.35% | 0.03 | |
CaO | 0.80% | 0.05 | |
P2O5 | 0.70% | 0.02 | |
Na2O | 0.10% | 0.01 | |
LOI | 13.30% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 287.50 | ||
Formula Weight | 331.60 |
A semi-plastic Missouri Flint clay. It is well suited for brick and tile manufacturers.
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Fireclay
Fireclays are non-kaolin non-ball clay materials similar to stoneware clays but lacking fluxing oxides. Many fireclays have a PCE of 28 or more. |
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