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Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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K2O | 0.20% | 0.01 | |
Na2O | 0.20% | 0.02 | |
TiO2 | 0.40% | 0.03 | |
Al2O3 | 16.50% | 1.00 | |
SiO2 | 76.90% | 7.91 | |
Fe2O3 | 1.00% | 0.04 | |
LOI | 4.80% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 588.51 | ||
Formula Weight | 618.18 |
Used in structural clay coatings, refractory formulations, whiteware ceramics, art pottery to
increase refractoriness, reduce shrinkage, and widen firing range.
This material is made by crushing & screening of selectively mined andalusite/pyrophyllite/sericite ores
with heavy media separation.
Materials |
Andalusite
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Materials |
Pyrophyllite
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Materials |
Alkatrol
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Materials |
Pyrofrac
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Materials |
Seriphyl
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Typecodes |
Aluminum Silicate
Materials not classifiable as commonly known aluminum silicates. For example, kaolin is a common aluminum silicate. |
Bulk Density lbs/cu. ft. (Packed) | 105 |
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Pyrometric Cone Equivalent | 23 |
Density (Specific Gravity) | 2.6 |
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