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Feldspar are chemically alumino-silicates. Feldspar is the name given to a group of minerals distinguished by the presence of alumina and silica (SiO2) in their chemistry. This group includes aluminum silicates of soda, potassium, or lime. It is the single most abundant mineral group on Earth. There are 2 types of feldspar that are used most commonly:
1) Sodium Feldspar
2) Potassium Feldspar
Feldspar is used to make dinnerware and bathroom and building tiles. In ceramics and glass production, feldspar is used as a flux. A flux is a material that lowers the melting temperature of another material, in this case, glass.
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1) Ceramic tiles
2) Sanitary tableware
3) Glass
4) Paints |
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| Features: |
1) Free from impurities
2) Good colour
3) High strength
4) High alumina
5) Required sizing |
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