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Pyrotrol 2253
Andalusite/Pyrophyllite Ore
Chemistry
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Miscellaneous
- Family: AlumSilicate
- Region: None
- Mined At: Unspecified
- Raw Mineral: No
- Generic: No
Notes
The Pyrotrol group of mineral products offers a controlled blend of milled Andalusite/Pyrophyllite ores designed to control strinkage in whiteware ceramic applications. Alumina contents are controlled to meet certain specifications. Pyrotrol produces an excellent kiln car wash and is an inexpensive coating material for facebrick production.
Properties
Body Thermal Expansion -
Pyrotrol products impart higher strength in electrical porcelains and reduce dunting problems associated with traditional porcelain bodies if substituted for silica content.
Data
- Bulk Density (lbs/cu. ft): 45
- Sieve Analysis Dry
+200 mesh: 1%
+325: 12.5% - PCE: 26
- Specific Gravity: 2.80
- Specific Gravity: 2.80
- PCE: 26
- Sieve Analysis Dry
+200 mesh: 1%
+325: 12.5% - Bulk Density (lbs/cu. ft): 45
Suppliers
- RESCO Products
Authors
- Tony Hansen (Owner)
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