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M.W.M. Kaolin
Alternate Names: MWM Kaolin, M. W. M. Kaolin
Description: Legacy kaolin from Moore & Munger
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.25% | 0.01 | |
| K2O | 1.20% | 0.03 | |
| Na2O | 0.40% | 0.02 | |
| TiO2 | 0.01% | - | |
| Al2O3 | 38.10% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 46.40% | 2.07 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.70% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 12.30% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 233.07 | ||
| Formula Weight | 265.76 | ||
Notes
4.5% dry shrinkage
5.8% fired shrinkage cone 9
16.0% absorption at cone 9
White burning
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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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Kaolin
Pure clay mineral, there are many brand names of varying purity and iron content. |
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