KY-5 Bond Ball Clay
Description: Kentucky Ball Clay
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.30% | 0.02 | |
| K2O | 0.80% | 0.03 | |
| MgO | 0.50% | 0.04 | |
| Na2O | 0.30% | 0.02 | |
| TiO2 | 1.90% | 0.08 | |
| Al2O3 | 29.50% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 54.80% | 3.15 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.70% | 0.02 | |
| LOI | 11.20% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 307.04 | ||
| Formula Weight | 345.76 | ||
Notes
An intermediate-grained high alumina ball clay. Used primarily in the refractory and abrasives industries.
Shipped from Mayfield, KY
Water of Plasticity: 34.0%
% Dry Shrinkage: 6.0
Dry M.O.R., psi:* 540
pH: 4.1
C.E.C., meq/100g: 8.5
Soluble sulfur:** Low
Cone 5 10
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Total Shrinkage: 12.5% 16.0%
Absorption: 12.5% 4.5%
P.C.E.: 32
Particle Size, Microns: 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 0.2
99% 96% 92% 83% 72% 57% 29%
*Modulus of Rupture Specimens: De-aired, extruded, 50% ball clay, 50% flint
**Low-trace to 150, Med-150-400, High-450+
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Ball clays are abundant and very plastic and are used in all types of plastic forming bodies. They are not as white-burning or refractory as kaolins but lower in iron and fluxes than bentonites. |
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