Description: English Kaolin
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO2 | 50.00% | 2.42 | |
| Al2O3 | 35.00% | 1.00 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.55% | 0.01 | |
| TiO2 | 0.02% | - | |
| CaO | 0.07% | - | |
| MgO | 0.25% | 0.02 | |
| K2O | 2.70% | 0.08 | |
| Na2O | 0.11% | 0.01 | |
| LOI | 11.30% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 258.50 | ||
| Formula Weight | 291.43 | ||
| Minerals |
Mica
See Muscovite. |
|---|---|
| Minerals |
Kaolinite
The most fundamental clay mineral. This mineral is found in nature in its purest form as kaolin. How |
| Materials |
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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