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Description: General purpose ball clay
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.30% | 0.02 | |
| K2O | 0.95% | 0.03 | |
| MgO | 0.40% | 0.03 | |
| Na2O | 0.25% | 0.01 | |
| TiO2 | 1.60% | 0.07 | |
| Al2O3 | 29.45% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 54.50% | 3.14 | |
| Fe2O3 | 1.15% | 0.02 | |
| LOI | 11.41% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 306.84 | ||
| Formula Weight | 346.36 | ||
| Typecodes |
Ball Clay
Ball clays are abundant and very plastic and are used in all types of plastic forming bodies. They are not as white-burning or refractory as kaolins but lower in iron and fluxes than bentonites. |
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