Cordierite
Cordierite is a pressed product that is available as saggers, setters, plates, and custom shapes. Cordierite is typically used at temperatures less than 2300ºF.
Cordierite is typically used in industries manufacturing products such as tile, dinnerware, insulators, pottery, etc.
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES
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SAGGERS MIX NUMBER 85-25 |
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| Bulk Density | 1.96 gm/cc |
| Porosity | 25.5% |
| Modulus of Rupture | 1,000 psi |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (x 10-6/Cº) (35ºC to 1400ºC) |
2.5 |
| Maximum Use Temperature | 2400ºF |
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TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS |
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| Element | % of Mix |
| SiO2 | 53.6% |
| Fe2O3 | 1.2% |
| Al2O3 | 38.2% |
| CaO | 0.2% |
| MgO | 5.6% |
| Na2O | 0.1% |
| K2O | 0.1% |
| TiO2 | 1.0% |
| P2O5 | 0.0% |
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES
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SLABS MIX NUMBER 05-04 |
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| Bulk Density | 1.9 gm/cc |
| Porosity | 27% |
| Modulus of Rupture | 1,200 psi |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (x 10-6/Cº) (35ºC to 1400ºC) |
2.4 |
| Maximum Use Temperature | 2300ºF |
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TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS |
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| Element | % of Mix |
| SiO2 | 45.9% |
| Fe2O3 | 1.7% |
| Al2O3 | 43.3% |
| CaO | 0.1% |
| MgO | 7.6% |
| Na2O | 0.1% |
| K2O | 0.2% |
| TiO2 | 1.1% |
| P2O5 | 0.0% |
*These are typical properties only and are not to be used as specifications
DATE: 01/05/2004
Contact Info
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