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Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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Al2O3 | 38.38% | 1.00 | |
SiO2 | 45.30% | 2.00 | |
Fe2O3 | 0.30% | - | |
CaO | 0.05% | - | |
MgO | 0.25% | 0.02 | |
TiO2 | 1.44% | 0.05 | |
K2O | 0.04% | - | |
Na2O | 0.27% | 0.01 | |
LOI | 13.97% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 228.64 | ||
Formula Weight | 265.76 |
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. |
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Typecodes |
Kaolin
Pure clay mineral, there are many brand names of varying purity and iron content. |
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