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Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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CaO | 0.05% | - | |
K2O | 1.70% | 0.05 | |
MgO | 0.30% | 0.02 | |
Na2O | 0.10% | - | |
TiO2 | 0.06% | - | |
Al2O3 | 37.50% | 1.00 | |
SiO2 | 47.50% | 2.15 | |
Fe2O3 | 0.80% | 0.01 | |
LOI | 11.80% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 239.39 | ||
Formula Weight | 271.41 |
Particle Size Distribution:
>53 microns: 0.30 max
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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