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Alternate Names: Red Mesa Clay, Vista Red
Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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SiO2 | 54.50% | 5.23 | |
Al2O3 | 17.70% | 1.00 | |
Na2O | 2.02% | 0.19 | |
Fe2O3 | 8.04% | 0.29 | |
CaO | 0.10% | 0.01 | |
MgO | 0.86% | 0.12 | |
K2O | 1.41% | 0.09 | |
LOI | 9.04% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 487.70 | ||
Formula Weight | 536.17 |
Materials |
Fireclay
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Typecodes |
Fireclay
Fireclays are non-kaolin non-ball clay materials similar to stoneware clays but lacking fluxing oxides. Many fireclays have a PCE of 28 or more. |
Frit Softening Point | 3000F |
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