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Montebrasite Concentrate

Description: Low Melt Spodumene

Oxide Analysis Formula
MnO2 0.30% 0.01
Li2O 7.00% 0.77
Na2O 0.30% 0.02
K2O 0.60% 0.02
Fe2O3 0.13% -
Al2O3 27.40% 0.88
P2O5 8.50% 0.20
SiO2 55.70% 3.03
LOI 0.20%n/a
Oxide Weight 326.56
Formula Weight 327.21

Notes

A phosphorous-rich lithium mineral that typically occurs in spodumene deposits. It has a creamy-white/pale yellow raw color. It is marketed to the tile, tableware and sanitary ware industries as a source of lithium and phosphorus.

Particle size: trade on 28 mesh, 1% on 42 mesh, 20% on 200 mesh.

The role of phosphorus in ceramic glazes and bodies is not well understood by most ceramic engineers and technicians.

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URLs http://www.amalgamet.com/Products/minerals.htm
Description of material at Amalgamet.com
Materials Spodumene Concentrate
Materials Spodumene
Spodumene is a lithium sourcing feldspar, an alternative to lithium carbonate to supply Li2O to ceramic glazes. Contains up to about 8% Li2O.
Typecodes Feldspar
The most common source of fluxes for high and medium temperature glazes and bodies.
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