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Description: ONTARIO KAOLIN
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance | 
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.17% | 0.01 | |
| K2O | 0.27% | 0.01 | |
| MgO | 0.10% | 0.01 | |
| Na2O | 0.05% | - | |
| TiO2 | 0.34% | 0.01 | |
| Al2O3 | 36.40% | 1.00 | |
| P2O5 | 0.09% | - | |
| SiO2 | 46.60% | 2.17 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.67% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 14.30% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 237.32 | ||
| Formula Weight | 276.92 | ||
Specific Gravity: 2.6
Moisture Max: .5-1.5%
Percent retained on 325 mesh screen: < 0.5%
Particle size less than 2 micron: 78.7%
GE Brightness: 76.3
pH: 6.5-7.5
Particle Modal Diameter: 0.28 microns
Particle Median Diameter: 0.53 microns
Trace Elements ppm:
Ba 103, Sr 25, Zr 160, Cd <10, Mn 34, Co <30, Cr 417, Cu 38, Ni 40, Pb 140, V 239, Zn 77, Ag < 10.
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| 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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