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Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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CaO | 0.19% | 0.01 | |
K2O | 1.50% | 0.04 | |
MgO | 0.11% | 0.01 | |
TiO2 | 0.09% | - | |
Al2O3 | 38.73% | 1.00 | |
SiO2 | 46.83% | 2.05 | |
Fe2O3 | 0.61% | 0.01 | |
LOI | 11.94% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 231.92 | ||
Formula Weight | 263.36 |
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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