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Clay 261

Oxide Analysis Formula
CaO 0.21% 0.01
MgO 0.38% 0.03
K2O 0.61% 0.02
Na2O 0.08% -
TiO2 0.78% 0.03
Al2O3 32.21% 1.00
SiO2 50.87% 2.68
Fe2O3 2.43% 0.05
SO4 0.16%n/a
LOI 12.19%n/a
Oxide Weight 277.31
Formula Weight 316.38

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Data

Dry Strength (kgf/cm2) 16.51
Firing Shrinkage 1150C: 6.33% 1200C: 6.73% 1250C: 7.39% 1325C: 8.39%
Sieve Analysis Dry > 41 micron: 0% > 30 micron: 0.39% > 20 micron: 2.02% > 10 micron: 24.4% < 3 micron: 28.49%
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