Opeal OP-5 Ball Clay
Description: Super-white ball clay
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO2 | 53.12% | 2.89 | |
| Al2O3 | 31.20% | 1.00 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.92% | 0.02 | |
| TiO2 | 0.54% | 0.02 | |
| CaO | 0.05% | - | |
| MgO | 0.10% | 0.01 | |
| K2O | 1.21% | 0.04 | |
| Na2O | 0.15% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 12.80% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 285.37 | ||
| Formula Weight | 327.26 | ||
Notes
Based on OP-4 but improved to meet customers ' demand, low cost of producing, excellent plasticity and excellent whiteness after burning.
Application in high-grade polished tiles, porcelain tiles, sanitary ware, ceramic glaze.
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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. |
| URLs |
http://www.opeal.com.cn/english/products_op05.htm
OP-5 ball clay information |
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