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| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Typecodes |
Kaolin
Pure clay mineral, there are many brand names of varying purity and iron content. |
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