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Description: Thai Kaolin from Lampang City
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO2 | 71.05% | 5.12 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.79% | 0.02 | |
| Na2O | 0.24% | 0.02 | |
| K2O | 2.97% | 0.14 | |
| Al2O3 | 23.54% | 1.00 | |
| LOI | 1.41% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 427.20 | ||
| Formula Weight | 433.31 | ||
| 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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