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Imperial Ball Clay
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.22% | 0.01 | |
| MgO | 0.34% | 0.03 | |
| K2O | 0.27% | 0.01 | |
| Na2O | 0.27% | 0.02 | |
| TiO2 | 1.75% | 0.08 | |
| Al2O3 | 27.09% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 55.88% | 3.50 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.90% | 0.02 | |
| LOI | 13.29% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 326.52 | ||
| Formula Weight | 376.57 | ||
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Ball Clay
A fine particled highly plastic secondary clay used mainly to impart plasticity to clay and porcelain bodies and to suspend glaze, slips and engobe slurries. |
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Ball Clay
Ball clays are abundant and very plastic and are used in all types of plastic forming bodies. They are not as white-burning or refractory as kaolins but lower in iron and fluxes than bentonites. |
Data
| % < 0.5 microns | 67.8% |
|---|---|
| Water absorption | 5.6% at cone 9 |
| Dry M.O.R. (50% Silica) | 750 psi |
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