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Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
---|---|---|---|
K2O | 0.20% | 0.01 | |
Na2O | 0.20% | 0.01 | |
TiO2 | 0.40% | 0.02 | |
Al2O3 | 24.00% | 1.00 | |
SiO2 | 71.20% | 5.03 | |
Fe2O3 | 1.00% | 0.03 | |
H2O | 3.00% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 412.25 | ||
Formula Weight | 425.00 |
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) | 75 |
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Pyrometric Cone Equivalent | 29 |
Sieve Analysis Dry | +20 mesh: 5.0 +50 mesh: 90.0 +70 mesh: 5.0 |
Density (Specific Gravity) | 2.7 |
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