| Category | Ceramic , Clay , Kaolin Clay , Oxide , Aluminum Oxide , Silicon Oxide |
| Manufacturer | Imerys (Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Co.) |
| Trade Name | Afton™ |
| Port | Shanghai port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | Imerys Aftonâ„¢ R Kaolin.pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 2.60 g/cc | 2.60 g/cc | |
| Brightness | 72 % | 72 % | G.E. Brightness |
| Oil Absorption | 41 % | 41 % | g/100g clay; ASTM D-281 |
| Particle Size | 0.30 µm | 0.30 µm | median |
| 0.50 µm | 0.50 µm | 71.5% finer than | |
| 1.0 µm | 1.0 µm | 86% finer than | |
| 2.0 µm | 2.0 µm | 92% finer than | |
| 5.0 µm | 5.0 µm | 98% finer than | |
| 10 µm | 10 µm | 98.5% finer than | |
| 20 µm | 20 µm | 99.5% finer than | |
| Particle Mesh Size | 325 Mesh | 325 Mesh | 0.5% retained |
| pH | 4.0 | 4.0 | 10% solids |
| Specific Surface Area | 22 - 24 m²/g | 22 - 24 m²/g |
| Component Elements Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al2O3 | 38.8 % | 38.8 % | |
| CaO | 0.15 % | 0.15 % | |
| Fe2O3 | 1.2 % | 1.2 % | |
| K2O | 0.20 % | 0.20 % | |
| Loss on Ignition(%) | 14 % | 14 % | |
| MgO | 0.060 % | 0.060 % | |
| Na2O | 0.15 % | 0.15 % | |
| SiO2 | 44 % | 44 % | |
| TiO2 | 1.46 % | 1.46 % |
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | <= 1.0 % | <= 1.0 % |