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Putnam Kaolin

Oxide Analysis Formula
CaO 0.08% -
K2O 0.20% 0.01
MgO 0.16% 0.01
Na2O 0.24% 0.01
TiO2 0.21% 0.01
Al2O3 37.91% 1.00
SiO2 46.94% 2.10
Fe2O3 0.80% 0.01
LOI 13.47%n/a
Oxide Weight 232.84
Formula Weight 269.09

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

Data

% < 0.5 microns 38%
Firing Shrinkage 18% at cone 9
Water absorption 10% at cone 9
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