Typical Data Sheet
Shipping Point: McIntyre, Georgia
| PROPERTIES |
|
| Bulk Density |
30 #/cubic ft. |
| Moisture, (Max. % as produced) |
1 |
| PCE (cone) |
34 |
| Casting Rate (Baroid) |
120 |
| C.E.C. |
2.00 |
| Specific Gravity (gm/cc) |
2.62 |
| pH (10% solids) |
4.5 - 6.5 |
| Viscosity in cps (70% solids) * |
150-300 |
| +325 Mesh Residue (%) |
1 |
| CHEMICAL ANALYSIS |
% |
| Silica |
45.16 |
| Alumina Oxide (Al2O3) |
38.21 |
| Iron (Ferric) Oxide (Fe2O3) |
00.36 |
| Titania Dioxide (TiO2) |
01.77 |
| Calcium Oxide (CaO) |
00.04 |
| Magnesium Oxide (MgO) |
00.02 |
| Sodium Oxide (Na2O) |
00.02 |
| Potassium Oxide (K2O) |
00.11 |
| Loss on Ignition |
13.51 |
PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION
(% less than) |
|
| 20 microns |
95.9 |
| 10 microns |
87.7 |
| 5 microns |
72.3 |
| 2 microns |
50.0 |
| 1 microns |
36.8 |
| .5 microns |
21.8 |
| |
|
| Median Particle Diametet (microns) |
2.0 |
| Specific Surface Area (sq. meters/gm) |
10.00 |
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.
