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Description: Soda Feldspar
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 1.80% | 0.17 | |
| MgO | 0.40% | 0.05 | |
| K2O | 0.28% | 0.02 | |
| Na2O | 9.00% | 0.76 | |
| TiO2 | 0.22% | 0.01 | |
| Al2O3 | 18.40% | 0.95 | |
| SiO2 | 68.90% | 6.03 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.25% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 0.70% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 521.97 | ||
| Formula Weight | 525.65 | ||
| Minerals |
Quartz
Quartz is the most abundant mineral on earth, it is the main crystalline mineral form of silica (SiO |
| Minerals |
Plagioclase
A abundant sodium calcium feldspar mineral. Na2O 9.5%, CaO 4.0%, Al2O3 22.5%, SiO2 68.7% |
| Materials |
Soda Feldspar
A feldspar having a KNaO content that predominates in sodium. |
| Typecodes |
Feldspar
The most common source of fluxes for high and medium temperature glazes and bodies. |
| Bulk Density g/cc (Packed) | 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Moh) | 6.5 |
| Ultimate Particle Size Distribution | >71 micron: 2% |
| Density (Specific Gravity) | 2.65 |
| pH for dry powder | 8-9 |
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