Pleyber P

Oxide	Analysis	Formula
CaO	0.03%	-
K2O	1.60%	0.05
MgO	0.25%	0.02
Na2O	0.05%	-
TiO2	0.30%	0.01
Al2O3	37.50%	1.00
SiO2	47.50%	2.15
Fe2O3	0.65%	0.01
LOI	12.50%	n/a
Oxide Weight		239.03
Formula Weight		273.18

Notes

Particle Size Distribution:
>53 microns: 0.1 max
>10 microns: 6
<2 microns: 63

Modulus of Rupture, Kgf/cm2:
At 80% Relative Humidity: 16.0
Dried at 110C: 40.0

Casting Rate @ 62.5% solids (mm2/min): 0.2
% P84 Deflocculant Required for 5 Poise Slip: 0.7

1180C 1280C
Fired Absorption: 18% 9%
Fired Shrinkage: 7.5% 11.5%
Brightness: 90 87

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Pure clay mineral, there are many brand names of varying purity and iron content.

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