SC7.0 Spodumene

Alternate Names: Spodumene Concentrate

Description: Spodumene Concentrate

Oxide	Analysis	Formula
Li2O	7.10%	0.97
Fe2O3	0.13%	-
K2O	0.30%	0.01
Na2O	0.20%	0.01
P2O5	0.20%	0.01
SiO2	64.50%	4.36
Al2O3	25.50%	1.02
LOI	0.20%	n/a
Oxide Weight		397.97
Formula Weight		398.77

Notes

Grain size:
+125 mesh - 3% max
-75 mesh - 80% min

As of 2012 this material is being sold as a substitute for Tanco spodumene which is no longer available.

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Materials	Spodumene Spodumene is a lithium sourcing feldspar, an alternative to lithium carbonate to supply Li2O to ceramic glazes. Contains up to about 8% Li2O.
Materials	Australian Spodumene
Materials	Spodumene Concentrate

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