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Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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CaO | 0.22% | 0.01 | |
MgO | 0.05% | - | |
Na2O | 0.01% | - | |
TiO2 | 1.76% | 0.06 | |
Al2O3 | 39.21% | 1.00 | |
P2O5 | 0.10% | - | |
SiO2 | 44.73% | 1.94 | |
Fe2O3 | 0.37% | 0.01 | |
LOI | 13.55% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 224.89 | ||
Formula Weight | 260.14 |
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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