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Feldspar (K,Na)AlSi₃O₈
An alkali aluminosilicate that acts as a flux, lowering the melting point in ceramic bodies and glass batches and forming the glassy phase that binds them. Soda and potash grades are chosen for the melt behaviour each process needs.
- Application
- Ceramic bodies and glazes, glass batch, flux, mild abrasive and filler.
- Conditions
- Soda and potash grades; ground to mesh.
- Industries
- Refractory & Ceramic
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