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| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.55% | 0.04 | |
| MgO | 0.70% | 0.07 | |
| K2O | 2.69% | 0.11 | |
| Na2O | 0.63% | 0.04 | |
| TiO2 | 1.21% | 0.06 | |
| Al2O3 | 27.11% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 57.34% | 3.59 | |
| Fe2O3 | 1.16% | 0.03 | |
| SO4 | 0.12% | n/a | |
| LOI | 8.19% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 343.85 | ||
| Formula Weight | 375.01 | ||
| Minerals |
Kaolinite
The most fundamental clay mineral. This mineral is found in nature in its purest form as kaolin. How |
| Minerals |
Quartz
Quartz is the most abundant mineral on earth, it is the main crystalline mineral form of silica (SiO |
| Materials |
Clay 215
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| Materials |
Clay 220
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Clay 216
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Clay 222
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Clay 232
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Clay 233
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Clay 244
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Clay 220
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| Dry Strength (kgf/cm2) | 25.23 |
|---|---|
| Firing Shrinkage | 1150C: 6.13% 1200C: 7.34% 1250C: 7.34% 1325C: 8.14% |
| Sieve Analysis Dry | > 41 micron: 0% > 30 micron: 0.45% > 20 micron: 2.79% > 10 micron: 20.3% < 3 micron: 37.55% |
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