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Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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CaO | 0.10% | - | |
K2O | 1.70% | 0.05 | |
MgO | 0.25% | 0.02 | |
Na2O | 0.10% | - | |
TiO2 | 0.20% | 0.01 | |
Al2O3 | 37.00% | 1.00 | |
SiO2 | 47.50% | 2.18 | |
Fe2O3 | 1.10% | 0.02 | |
LOI | 12.10% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 242.46 | ||
Formula Weight | 275.83 |
Particle Size Distribution:
>53 microns: 0.10 max
>10 microns: 15
<2 microns: 45
Modulus of Rupture, Kgf/cm2:
At 80% Relative Humidity: 5.0
Dried at 110C: 16.9
Casting Rate @ 58% solids (mm2/min): 2.0
% P84 Deflocculant Required for 5 Poise Slip: 0.55
1180C 1280C
Fired Absorption: 19 12%
Fired Shrinkage: 7% 11%
Brightness: 85 83
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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