Description: EPK Kaolin is a unique, high quality, water
washed, ceramic kaolin which offers very white fired color, unusually
good forming characteristics and high green strength. In glazes, EPK clay offers excellent suspension capabilities and uncommon cleanliness.
Typical Analysis
Chemical Analysis:
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SiO2
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45.73%
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CaO
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0.18
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Al203
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37.36
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Mgo
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0.098
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Fe2O3
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0.79
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Na2O
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0.059
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TiO2
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0.37
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K20
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0.33
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P205
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0.236
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LOI
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13.91
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Mineral Content (X-Ray Diffraction):
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Kaolinite (Al 203, 2SiO2, 2H20) - 97%
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Screen Residue(Water washed through screen):
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Pellet (Prill): .339 +325 mesh
Airfloated: .245 +325 mesh
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Specific Surface Area (m2/g):
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28.52
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Median Particle Size (Microns):
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1.36
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Free Moisture:
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Pellet (Prill) 3.0%
Airfloated 1.0%
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Ceramic Properties
pH (10% Solids-Wt.):
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5.8
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Viscosity:
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10,000 CPS @ 35% solids (wt.)
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Water of Plasticity:
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26.0%
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Dry Modulus of Rapture
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300 psi
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Linear Dry Shrinkage:
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5.8%
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Fired Shrinkage Cone 11: (1315oC)
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11.6%
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Absorption - Cone 11: (1315oC)
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11.3%
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Cation Exchange Capacity (Methylene Blue Index):
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4.5 meq./ 100 grams
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Fired Color (100% Clay, Cone 11):
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95.1
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Casting Properties
Drainage:
Excellent
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Type of Cast:
Plastic
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Water Retention:
24.81%
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Availablity: Pellet (Prill) Bulk & One Ton Bag, Airfloated Bulk, 50lb. bags
Bulk Density: Loose - 32.4, Packed - 46.2
Shipping Point (Truck/Rail): Edgar, Florida
The information and data contained herein are believed to be
accurate, but the manufacturer makes no warranty with respect thereto
and disclaims responsibility for reliance thereon. This data relates only to the specific Edgar plastic kaolin described herein, and does not relate to use in connection with any other materials or in any process.
Edgar Minerals, Inc. makes no warranties, express or implied,
concerning this product. No warranty of fitness for any particular
purpose is made and we assume no responsibility whatever for any use of
this product. The Edgar plastic kaolin should be used by properly trained personnel, and in compliance with applicable health and safety laws and regulations.
WARNING: This EPK clay contains free Silica (Quartz). Repeated and prolonged inhalation of dust in excess of TLV-TWA may cause delayed lung injury (Silicosis). Follow applicable OSHA, MSHA, or NIOSH standards
for Crystalline Silica (Quartz), IARC has classified Crystalline Silica
in Group 2A of Probable Carcinogens based on limited evidence for the
carcinogenicity of Crystalline Silica to humans- The National Toxicology
Program has listed crystalline silica (respirable) as a substance which
may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen.