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Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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CaO | 0.03% | - | |
K2O | 3.30% | 0.11 | |
MgO | 0.14% | 0.01 | |
Na2O | 0.07% | - | |
TiO2 | 0.19% | 0.01 | |
Al2O3 | 32.68% | 1.00 | |
SiO2 | 52.60% | 2.73 | |
Fe2O3 | 1.33% | 0.03 | |
LOI | 9.66% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 281.97 | ||
Formula Weight | 312.12 |
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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