Colour:
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Light to dark brown
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Shape:
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Accordian-shaped granule
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Bulk density(a):
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64 - 160 kg/cu m
1 - 10 lb/cu ft.
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Moisture loss
@110°C (230°F):
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4 - 10%
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pH (in water):
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6 - 9 |
Combustibilty:
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Non-combustible |
Sintering
Temperature:
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1150 - 1250°C
2100 - 2280°F
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Fusion point:
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1200 - 1320°C
2200 - 2400°F
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Cation exchange
capacity (b):
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50 - 150 me/100g
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Specific heat:
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0.84 - 1.08 kJ/kgK
0.20 - 0.26 kcal/kgK
0.20 - 0.26 Btu/lb°F
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Waterholding
capacity (a):
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200 - 325% by wt
20 - 50% by vol
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