Ceramic Grade Bentonite (KORB-BEN-LUMPS) is produced by activation of specially selected NA- Bentonite having a very white color, high brightness and very low iron content which provides a big advantages for colour sensitive ceramic and tile products. It can be used in fine ceramics, porcelains, enamels and floor tiles, improves moulding properties, plasticising and stabilising properties of the products. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS: Water of Plasticity 70-% Fired SHRINKAGE 13-14% Dry MOR 22.00KG/cm2 Fired MOR 150.36kg/cm2 Moisture 20% Water Absorption 17.23% Whiteness 67.9 L 80% a 0.37 b 10.6 CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS(MAIN COMPOUNDS): SiO2 - 68.82 % Fe2O3 - 0.63 % Al2O3 - 14.17 % K2O - 1.05 % CaO - 1.76 % MgO - 3.10 % Na2O - 1.14 % PACKAGING INFORMATION: Ceramic Grade Bentonite (KORB-BEN-LUMPS) is available in big bags or loose form. When kept in cool, dry and non-humid conditions no deterioration may be observed in 2 year period. NOTES: THIS MATERIAL TESTED BY ENDURA (H & R JOHNSON).THE KNOWLEDGE IN THIS PRODUCT BULLETIN SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND NOT BE USED FOR PURCHASE SPECIFICATIONS TYPICAL ANALYSIS ARE BASED ON THE AVERAGE FIGURES.
