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Alternate Names: Treviscoe China Clay
Description: A white burning high strength Cornish kaolin
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance | 
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.10% | - | |
| K2O | 2.20% | 0.07 | |
| MgO | 0.30% | 0.02 | |
| Na2O | 0.10% | - | |
| TiO2 | 0.03% | - | |
| Al2O3 | 36.50% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 48.00% | 2.23 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.75% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 12.00% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 245.86 | ||
| Formula Weight | 279.39 | ||
Particle Size Distribution:
  >53 microns: 0.10 max
  >10 microns: 18
  <2 microns: 44
Modulus of Rupture, Kgf/cm2:
  At 80% Relative Humidity: 7.5
  Dried at 110C: 16.2
Casting Rate @ 62% solids (mm2/min): 2.0
% P84 Deflocculant Required for 5 Poise Slip: 0.6
                   1180C  1280C
Fired Absorption:   15%     6%
Fired Shrinkage:     9%    13%
Brightness:         84     84
| Minerals | 
Mica
 See Muscovite.  | 
| Minerals | 
Kaolinite
 The most fundamental clay mineral. This mineral is found in nature in its purest form as kaolin. How  | 
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Grolleg Kaolin
 A white burning kaolin from the UK, commonly used in porcelain bodies and as a glaze suspender. Sticky when wet, low plasticity.  | 
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NSC Kaolin
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Remblend Kaolin
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Standard Porcelain Kaolin
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Super Standard Porcelain
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English Kaolin
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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.  | 
| Typecodes | 
Kaolin
 Pure clay mineral, there are many brand names of varying purity and iron content.  | 
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