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Description: From Ron Roy's MDT
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.21% | 0.01 | |
| MgO | 0.37% | 0.04 | |
| K2O | 0.59% | 0.02 | |
| Na2O | 0.12% | 0.01 | |
| TiO2 | 1.73% | 0.08 | |
| Al2O3 | 26.70% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 59.09% | 3.76 | |
| Fe2O3 | 1.19% | 0.03 | |
| LOI | 10.00% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 343.82 | ||
| Formula Weight | 382.02 | ||
| Materials |
56-S Ball Clay
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| Typecodes |
Ball Clay
Ball clays are abundant and very plastic and are used in all types of plastic forming bodies. They are not as white-burning or refractory as kaolins but lower in iron and fluxes than bentonites. |
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