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Description: Englsih Kaolin
Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
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CaO | 0.06% | - | |
K2O | 1.90% | 0.06 | |
MgO | 0.30% | 0.02 | |
Na2O | 0.10% | - | |
TiO2 | 0.05% | - | |
Al2O3 | 37.00% | 1.00 | |
SiO2 | 48.00% | 2.20 | |
Fe2O3 | 0.80% | 0.01 | |
LOI | 11.90% | n/a | |
Oxide Weight | 243.17 | ||
Formula Weight | 276.02 |
Particle Size Distribution:
>53 microns: 0.1 max
>10 microns: 18
<2 microns: 39
Modulus of Rupture, Kgf/cm2:
At 80% Relative Humidity: 5.0
Dried at 110C: 10.9
Casting Rate @ 65% solids (mm2/min): 2.0
% P84 Deflocculant Required for 5 Poise Slip: 0.55
1180C 1280C
Fired Absorption: 16% 9%
Fired Shrinkage: 7.5% 11%
Brightness: 86 87
Minerals |
Mica
See Muscovite. |
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Minerals |
Kaolinite
The most fundamental clay mineral. This mineral is found in nature in its purest form as kaolin. How |
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Grolleg Kaolin
A white burning kaolin from the UK, commonly used in porcelain bodies and as a glaze suspender. Sticky when wet, low plasticity. |
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NSC Kaolin
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Standard Porcelain Kaolin
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Super Standard Porcelain
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Treviscoe Kaolin
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English Kaolin
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Kaolin
The purest of all clays in nature. Kaolins are used in porcelains and stonewares to impart whiteness, in glazes to supply Al2O3 and to suspend slurries. |
Typecodes |
Kaolin
Pure clay mineral, there are many brand names of varying purity and iron content. |
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