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Kamec Kaolin

Description: Originally from Harris Mining Co. or Kaolin, Inc.

Oxide Analysis Formula
CaO 0.10% -
K2O 0.58% 0.02
MgO 0.04% -
Na2O 0.37% 0.02
TiO2 0.04% -
Al2O3 38.33% 1.00
SiO2 46.11% 2.04
Fe2O3 0.77% 0.01
LOI 13.66%n/a
Oxide Weight 229.76
Formula Weight 266.11

Notes

Very white burning kaolin.

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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

Drying Shrinkage 4.5%
Firing Shrinkage 8.2% at cone 9
Water absorption 19% at cone 9
Dry M.O.R. (50% Silica) 275 lbs/sq in
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