Typical Data Sheet
Shipping Point: Gleason, Tennessee
| RAW PROPERTIES |
|
| Crude Color |
Light Grey |
| Dry Modulus of Rupture (psi)* |
450 |
| Wet Sieve Residue, +200 mesh (%) |
2.29 |
| Water of Plasticity (%) |
30.0 |
| Linear Drying Shrinkage (%) |
6.4 |
| Soluble Sulfates (ppm) |
192 |
| Filtration (ml) |
24 |
| Specific Surface Area (m2/g) |
19.3 |
| CEC/MBI (meq/100 ml) |
10.5 |
| pH |
5.7 |
Particle Size (% less than)
5 Micron
1 Micron
.5 Micron |
84
64
55 |
| Median Particle Diameter (Micron) |
0.39 |
*50% clay/50% flint, cast bars
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS |
% |
| Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) |
59.10 |
| Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) |
26.90 |
| Iron (Ferric) Oxide (Fe2O3) |
1.00 |
| Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) |
2.34 |
| Calcium Oxide (CaO) |
0.16 |
| Magnesium Oxide (MgO) |
0.71 |
| Sodium Oxide (Na2O) |
0.05 |
| Potassium Oxide (K2O) |
0.69 |
| Loss on Ignition |
8.98 |
| FIRED PROPERTIES |
Cone 04 |
Cone 3 |
Cone 11 |
| Linear Fired Shrinkage (%) |
5.7 |
6.5 |
7.7 |
| Absorption (%) |
15.8 |
10.6 |
3.7 |
| PCE..................................29 |
Notice: All data given and statements and recommendations made herein are based upon our research and are believed to be accurate typical data. However, no guarantee of their accuracy is made or implied. Our products are sold on the condition that the user will evaluate them himself, as well as our formulas and recommendations, to determine their suitablilty for his own purposes before adoption on a commercial scale. Also, statements as to the use of our products are not to be construed for their use in the infringement of any patent.
WARNING: Ball clays contain free silica. Do not breathe dust. Prolonged inhalation may cause delayed lung injury (silicosis). Follow OSHA Safety and Health Standards for Crystalline Silica (Quartz). For further information consult the Old Hickory MSDS for this clay.
