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Description: Pyrophyllite
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.10% | 0.01 | |
| K2O | 0.20% | 0.01 | |
| MgO | 0.10% | 0.01 | |
| Na2O | 0.10% | 0.01 | |
| Al2O3 | 19.39% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 75.38% | 6.60 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.80% | 0.03 | |
| LOI | 3.92% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 505.37 | ||
| Formula Weight | 525.99 | ||
Pyrax RG refractory grade pyrophyllite is used in insulating firebrick, metal pouring refractories, alumina-silcia monolithic refractories, ramming mixes, gunning mixes, castable mixes and kiln car refractories.
| Materials |
Pyrophyllite
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| Materials |
Pyrax HS
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| Typecodes |
Aluminum Silicate
Materials not classifiable as commonly known aluminum silicates. For example, kaolin is a common aluminum silicate. |
| URLs |
https://www.vanderbiltminerals.com/resources/Minerals_and_Chemical_for_Ceramics_and_Refractories_web.pdf
Vanderbilt Minerals for Ceramics Technical Sheet Includes Vansil, Pyrax, Peerless, Dixie, Veegum, Vanzan, Darvan. |
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