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SC 1.2 Spodumene
Description: Spodumene Concentrate
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.05% | - | |
| Li2O | 7.60% | 0.98 | |
| K2O | 0.08% | - | |
| Na2O | 0.15% | 0.01 | |
| P2O5 | 0.17% | - | |
| TiO2 | 0.01% | - | |
| Al2O3 | 26.50% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 64.50% | 4.12 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.07% | - | |
| MnO | 0.02% | - | |
| LOI | 0.20% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 380.77 | ||
| Formula Weight | 381.54 | ||
Related Information
Links
| URLs |
http://www.amalgamet.com/Products/minerals.htm
Description of material |
|---|---|
| Materials |
Spodumene Concentrate
|
| Materials |
Foote Spodumene
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| Materials |
Spodumene
Spodumene is a lithium sourcing feldspar, an alternative to lithium carbonate to supply Li2O to ceramic glazes. Contains up to about 8% Li2O. |
| Materials |
Australian Spodumene
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| Typecodes |
Feldspar
The most common source of fluxes for high and medium temperature glazes and bodies. |
Data
| Hardness (Moh) | 6-5-7 |
|---|---|
| Frit Softening Point | 1420C |
| Sieve Analysis Dry | Tyler 65 mesh: 2% 200 mesh: 62% |
| Density (Specific Gravity) | 3.2 |
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