Glomax LL Calcined Kaolin
Alternate Names: Glomax Kaolin, Ajax Glomax Kaolin
Description: Calcined Kaolin
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K2O | 0.41% | 0.01 | |
| Na2O | 0.30% | 0.01 | |
| TiO2 | 0.94% | 0.03 | |
| Al2O3 | 44.40% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 53.16% | 2.03 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.42% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 0.38% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 228.88 | ||
| Formula Weight | 229.75 | ||
Notes
It is conditioned with titanium dioxide to improve performance for use in paints. According to the Imerys safety data sheet, the titanium is below 1%.
Related Information
Original container bag of Glomax calcined kaolin
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This is the back side of the bag, the front side is blank. Notice it contains kaolin and titanium dioxide. The latter is added to improve performance in paints.
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| Materials |
Calcined Kaolin
This is kaolin powder that has been fired in a furnace to remove the 12% crystal water and render it non-plastic. |
| 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. |
| Typecodes |
Kaolin
Pure clay mineral, there are many brand names of varying purity and iron content. |
Data
| GE Brightness | 86.0 |
|---|---|
| % Passing 325 Mesh Wet | 99.5 |
| Particle Shape (1-7 microns) | -2 microns: 14-20% |
| Pyrometric Cone Equivalent | 36 |
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