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Description: KAOLINIZED SAND
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.10% | 0.01 | |
| K2O | 2.30% | 0.20 | |
| MgO | 0.35% | 0.07 | |
| Na2O | 0.17% | 0.02 | |
| TiO2 | 0.41% | 0.04 | |
| Al2O3 | 12.70% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 76.97% | 10.29 | |
| Fe2O3 | 1.14% | 0.06 | |
| LOI | 3.94% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 756.09 | ||
| Formula Weight | 787.10 | ||
A white burned kaolinized sand.
| 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. |
| Typecodes |
Kaolin
Pure clay mineral, there are many brand names of varying purity and iron content. |
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