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Kaolin 115
Alternate Names: Kaolen 115
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.09% | 0.01 | |
| MgO | 0.29% | 0.03 | |
| K2O | 0.12% | - | |
| Na2O | 0.13% | 0.01 | |
| TiO2 | 0.43% | 0.02 | |
| Al2O3 | 28.17% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 59.46% | 3.58 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.51% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 10.80% | n/a | |
| SO4 | 0.65% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 322.98 | ||
| Formula Weight | 364.75 | ||
Notes
Available in run-of-mine, 25mm and 50mm sizes.
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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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Data
| Firing Shrinkage | 1000C: 8.0% 1100C: 9% 1200C: 11% 1250C: 12.5% |
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| Water absorption | 1000C: 17.5% 1100C: 17% 1200C: 14% 1250C: 12.5% |
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