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Kaolin Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄
A soft white clay of kaolinite, valued for brightness, fine platy particles and chemical stability. Calcined grades gain hardness and opacity, extending it from ceramic bodies into refractories and functional fillers.
- Application
- Refractories and ceramics, paper and paint fillers, fibreglass, catalyst supports.
- Conditions
- Air-float, water-washed or calcined; to brightness and particle size.
- Industries
- Refractory & Ceramic
This list is not exhaustive. Further materials on request.
