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Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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CaO | 0.72% | 0.08 | |
MgO | 0.28% | 0.04 | |
Al2O3 | 17.18% | 1.00 | |
SiO2 | 74.09% | 7.32 | |
Fe2O3 | 1.06% | 0.04 | |
LOI | 6.67% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 554.11 | ||
Formula Weight | 593.71 |
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. |
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