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Olivine
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MgO | 47.65% | 0.99 | |
| SiO2 | 41.35% | 0.58 | |
| Fe2O3 | 8.00% | 0.04 | |
| CaO | 0.35% | 0.01 | |
| Cr2O3 | 0.25% | - | |
| NiO | 0.35% | - | |
| Al2O3 | 0.80% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 1.25% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 83.08 | ||
| Formula Weight | 84.13 | ||
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Refractory
Materials that melt at high temperatures. These are normally used for kiln bricks, furniture, etc. or for ceramics that must withstand high temperatures during service. |
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Aggregate
Granular materials intended to impart raw and fired structural strength or thermal expansion properties to bodies or deliver special speckling effects in glazes. |
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Olivine
Olivine is a high-magnesia asbestos-free, quartz-free, refractory, hard, inert, hydration free miner |
Data
| Bulk Density lbs/cu. ft. (Packed) | 90-110 |
|---|---|
| Co-efficient of Linear Expansion | 0.0083 in./in. per F |
| Hardness (Moh) | 6.5-7 |
| Frit Softening Point | 2800-3200F |
| Solubility | Soluble in HNO |
| Density (Specific Gravity) | 3.3 |
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