Hectabrite

Alternate Names: Hectabrite DP

Description: Hydroclassified Hectorite

Oxide	Analysis	Formula
SiO2	61.80%	1.33
Al2O3	1.58%	0.02
MgO	20.30%	0.65
Fe2O3	1.23%	0.01
CaO	10.10%	0.23
Na2O	2.80%	0.06
Li2O	1.29%	0.06
K2O	0.33%	-
LOI	4.50%	n/a
Oxide Weight		128.18
Formula Weight		134.22

Notes

White magnesium-rich surface-modified sodium hectorite clay highly purified to exhibit rheology four to five times more efficient than ground bentonite.

Hectabrite AW is a flake material which exhibits excellent emulsification, thickening and suspension properties at low solids levels. It is mostly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care products.

Hectabrite DP is a free-flowing powder. Used as a binder and plasticizer in ceramic bodies. In glazes gels and reduces settling.

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