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Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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CaO | 3.92% | 0.20 | |
K2O | 0.36% | 0.01 | |
MgO | 0.33% | 0.02 | |
Na2O | 1.04% | 0.05 | |
TiO2 | 0.13% | - | |
Al2O3 | 35.36% | 1.00 | |
P2O5 | 0.01% | - | |
SiO2 | 47.76% | 2.29 | |
Fe2O3 | 0.88% | 0.02 | |
MnO | 0.01% | - | |
LOI | 10.21% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 259.04 | ||
Formula Weight | 288.49 |
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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