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Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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K2O | 0.45% | 0.03 | |
Na2O | 0.45% | 0.05 | |
TiO2 | 0.40% | 0.03 | |
Al2O3 | 15.30% | 1.00 | |
SiO2 | 76.70% | 8.51 | |
Fe2O3 | 1.00% | 0.04 | |
H2O | 5.70% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 628.67 | ||
Formula Weight | 666.67 |
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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Bulk Density lbs/cu. ft. (Packed) | 65 |
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Pyrometric Cone Equivalent | 20 |
Sieve Analysis Dry | +20 mesh: 0.5 +50 mesh: 3.5 +70 mesh: 3.0 +100 mesh: 5.0 +200 mesh: 18.0 +325 mesh: 45.0 |
Density (Specific Gravity) | 2.6 |
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