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Greenstripe Clay

Fireclay

Chemistry %

Na2O1.30
Al2O327.70
SiO257.20
Fe2O32.00
 

Volatiles %

LOI10.30
MLPT - Melting Point (MP) 2970F

A medium-fine ground fireclay. A good choice for economy and consistency.
It burns yellow buff in oxidation and quite brown in reduction firing (partially due to its soluble salts content). Its overall appearance is comparable to Pine Lake fireclay, although it is cleaner.


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XML for Import into INSIGHT

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<material name="Greenstripe Clay" descrip="Fireclay" searchkey="GS Blend" loi="0.00" casnumber="70694-09-6">
<oxides>
<oxide symbol="Na2O" name="Sodium Oxide, Soda" status="" percent="1.300" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Al2O3" name="Aluminum Oxide, Alumina" status="" percent="27.700" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="SiO2" name="Silicon Dioxide, Silica" status="" percent="57.200" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Fe2O3" name="Iron Oxide, Ferric Oxide" status="" percent="2.000" tolerance=""/>
</oxides>
<volatiles>
<volatile symbol="LOI" name="Loss on Ignition" percent="10.300" tolerance=""/>
</volatiles>
</material>



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