Gauge Red
Alternate Names: Guage Red, Gage Red
Description: High iron fireclay
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO2 | 40.80% | 2.47 | |
| Al2O3 | 28.00% | 1.00 | |
| Fe2O3 | 18.10% | 0.41 | |
| TiO2 | 1.20% | 0.05 | |
| MgO | 0.20% | 0.02 | |
| K2O | 0.14% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 10.00% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 326.55 | ||
| Formula Weight | 362.83 | ||
Notes
Replaced Carbondale Red and C-Red in 2021.
~5% retained on 200 mesh screen.
~8% quartz mineral.
Cone 04 water absorption: 23%
Cone 5 water absorption: 16%
Cone 10 water absorption: 11%
Cone 10R water absorption: 2%
In 2024 this is only being sold to selected customers, only about 800 tons per year are being mined.
Related Information
Links
| Materials |
Carbondale Clay
|
| Materials |
C-Red Clay
|
| URLs |
https://www.clayimco.com/industrial-clays
IMCO information on their mined clays |
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