USAKOS Wollastonite

Chemistry

CaO	46.000
SiO2	53.000
Fe2O3	0.150
Al2O3	0.200
MgO	0.200
P2O5	0.050
Na2O	0.150
K2O	0.050
TiO2	0.130

Volatiles

LOI

1.850

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Miscellaneous

Family: Flux Source
Region: Africa
Mined At: Unspecified
Raw Mineral: Yes
Generic: No

Notes

Hardness 4.5
PH 9.9
Moisture content 0.02%
Sintering temperature 991-1196=B0C
Melting point 1540=B0C
Coefficient of expansion 6.5 x 10-6 cm/cm/=B0C
Water solubility 0.0095g/100.c.c
Aspect ration 2:1
Particle size distribution depends on the size that the product is milled to.

Suppliers

Usakos Wollastonite Mines

Authors

Tony Hansen (Owner)

XML

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<note>Hardness 4.5
PH 9.9
Moisture content 0.02%
Sintering temperature 991-1196=B0C
Melting point 1540=B0C
Coefficient of expansion 6.5 x 10-6 cm/cm/=B0C
Water solubility 0.0095g/100.c.c
Aspect ration 2:1
Particle size distribution depends on the size that the product is milled to.</note>
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