vol353cer Hectorite
Description: FINE GROUND SODIUM HECTORITE
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 6.74% | 0.17 | |
| K2O | 0.73% | 0.01 | |
| Li2O | 1.50% | 0.07 | |
| MgO | 19.00% | 0.69 | |
| Na2O | 2.35% | 0.06 | |
| TiO2 | 0.27% | - | |
| Al2O3 | 3.81% | 0.05 | |
| SiO2 | 43.40% | 1.05 | |
| Fe2O3 | 1.55% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 20.60% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 115.40 | ||
| Formula Weight | 145.34 | ||
Notes
Finely ground, white, sodium hectorite clay exhibiting high cation exchange capacity. Used as a binder and plasticizer in wall and floor tile. Exhibits excellent increases in green strength.
Specific Gravity: 2.5
pH (5% dispersion): 9.5-10.5
C.E.C. (meq/100g): 100
Dry Brightness (Green Filter): 70
Color: White
% Moisture Content: 10% Max.
Brookfield Viscosity (60 rpm @ 5% solids): 2380cps
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Clay Other
Clays that are not kaolins, ball clays or bentonites. For example, stoneware clays are mixtures of all of the above plus quartz, feldspar, mica and other minerals. There are also many clays that have high plasticity like bentonite but are much different mineralogically. |
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