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Description: Western Tennessee Kaolin
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.06% | - | |
| K2O | 0.04% | - | |
| MgO | 0.07% | - | |
| Na2O | 0.02% | - | |
| TiO2 | 2.40% | 0.08 | |
| Al2O3 | 38.00% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 44.00% | 1.97 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.65% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 14.00% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 228.80 | ||
| Formula Weight | 266.05 | ||
Used in ceramics but also adhesives, agricultural, roofing granular, fire-rated applications, refractories and rubber.
Raw color: Light grey.
| 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. |
| % < 0.5 microns | 43% |
|---|---|
| % Passing 325 Mesh Wet | 97.6% |
| % < 20 microns | 97% |
| % < 10 microns | 95% |
| % < 2 microns | 76% |
| % < 1 micron | 62% |
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