vol353cer Hectorite

FINE GROUND SODIUM HECTORITE

Chemistry

CaO6.740
K2O0.730
Li2O1.500
MgO19.000
Na2O2.350
TiO20.270
Al2O33.810
SiO243.400
Fe2O31.550

Volatiles

LOI20.600

Miscellaneous

Notes

Finely ground, white, sodium hectorite clay exhibiting high cation exchange capacity. Used as a binder and plasticizer in wall and floor tile. Exhibits excellent increases in green strength.

Specific Gravity: 2.5
pH (5% dispersion): 9.5-10.5
C.E.C. (meq/100g): 100
Dry Brightness (Green Filter): 70
Color: White
% Moisture Content: 10% Max.
Brookfield Viscosity (60 rpm @ 5% solids): 2380cps


Suppliers

Authors

XML

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<family name="Clay Other"/>
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<regions>
<region name="North America"/>
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<oxide symbol="CaO" name="Calcium Oxide, Calcia" status="U" percent="6.740" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Li2O" name="Lithium Oxide, Lithia" status="U" percent="1.500" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="MgO" name="Magnesium Oxide, Magnesia" status="U" percent="19.000" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="K2O" name="Potassium Oxide" status="U" percent="0.730" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Na2O" name="Sodium Oxide, Soda" status="U" percent="2.350" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="TiO2" name="Titanium Dioxide, Titania" status="" percent="0.270" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Al2O3" name="Aluminum Oxide, Alumina" status="" percent="3.810" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="SiO2" name="Silicon Dioxide, Silica" status="" percent="43.400" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Fe2O3" name="Iron Oxide, Ferric Oxide" status="" percent="1.550" tolerance=""/>
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<notes>
<note>Finely ground, white, sodium hectorite clay exhibiting high cation exchange capacity. Used as a binder and plasticizer in wall and floor tile. Exhibits excellent increases in green strength.

Specific Gravity: 2.5
pH (5% dispersion): 9.5-10.5
C.E.C. (meq/100g): 100
Dry Brightness (Green Filter): 70
Color: White
% Moisture Content: 10% Max.
Brookfield Viscosity (60 rpm @ 5% solids): 2380cps</note>
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</material>



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