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Alternate Names: Sparks Clay
Description: Originally from Harris Mining Co.
Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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K2O | 0.87% | 0.03 | |
Na2O | 0.20% | 0.01 | |
TiO2 | 0.08% | - | |
Al2O3 | 37.65% | 1.00 | |
SiO2 | 46.23% | 2.08 | |
Fe2O3 | 0.87% | 0.01 | |
LOI | 14.11% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 232.72 | ||
Formula Weight | 270.95 |
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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