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M-4 Fireclay
FIRECLAY
Chemistry
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- Fireclay - Parent
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Miscellaneous
- Family: Clay Other
- Region: None
- Mined At: Unspecified
- Raw Mineral: No
- Generic: No
Notes
M-4 clay offers the insecticide dust manufacturer both economy and a high quality carrier and diluet. Consistent quality standards are maintained by selective mining methods at Industrial Minerals nearby Ione, California clay deposit.
High capacity roller mills operated with closed-circuit air separators insure customers of a continuing volume source of controlled, fine particle size, air floated clay. Outstanding M-4 poperties are excellent adhesiveness, low abrasiveness and free flowing qualities.
Physical Properties:
Moisture: 1.9%
Soluble Sulfates: .15%
Minus 325 mesh: 96%
pH: 5.75
Density, lbs per cubic foot: 26.1
Oil Absorption (spatula rub-out method): 40.4
Bulk Density (lbs per cubic foot): 26.1
Suppliers
- Industrial Minerals Co
Authors
- Tony Hansen (Owner)
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