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Description: Originally from Harris Mining Co. or Kaolin, Inc.
Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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CaO | 0.10% | - | |
K2O | 0.58% | 0.02 | |
MgO | 0.04% | - | |
Na2O | 0.37% | 0.02 | |
TiO2 | 0.04% | - | |
Al2O3 | 38.33% | 1.00 | |
SiO2 | 46.11% | 2.04 | |
Fe2O3 | 0.77% | 0.01 | |
LOI | 13.66% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 229.76 | ||
Formula Weight | 266.11 |
Very white burning kaolin.
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. |
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Typecodes |
Kaolin
Pure clay mineral, there are many brand names of varying purity and iron content. |
Drying Shrinkage | 4.5% |
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Firing Shrinkage | 8.2% at cone 9 |
Water absorption | 19% at cone 9 |
Dry M.O.R. (50% Silica) | 275 lbs/sq in |
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