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Sending Inquiry For: Ball Clay

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Nov-02-21
 
Ball clay is a really good sandy clay that burns light to near-white. They are most commonly used to make white ceramics and are renowned for their flexibility, unfired endurance, and light fired color. A mixture of minerals, primarily kaolinite, mica, and quartz, make up ball clay. The predominant colors are white, brown, and gray.

What are the specifications of Ball Clay?

Specifications of Ball Clay
Chemical Analysis Percentage Physical Properties Result
SiO 49.00% Physical Appearance Lump
AlO 35.50% Impurity Invisible
FeO 0.17% Moisture Content N/A
TiO 0.10% Plasticity 13
CaO 0.20% Residue 45µ
(325) Max

0.3
NaO 0.70% Fired MOR (Kg/cm²) N/A


What are the main uses of Ball Clay?

Ball Clay is used in a variety of ways in the ceramics industry, including sanitary ware, tableware, wall and floor tiles, and glazes. In a ceramic body, it works as a binding assistant and contributes to plasticity, workability, and strength.

What are other uses?

Ball Clay is a high-quality, long-lasting product. It is widely used in the construction industry, horticulture, agriculture, and recreation industries, and as an extender in polymers, plastics, fertilizers, and insecticides.

What are the Disadvantages of Ball Clay?

Ball clay has a significant disadvantage. Because of too much shrinkage during drying and burning, they cannot be used on their own
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