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rr mullite in clay bodies /was chipping

updated sun 25 nov 01

 

Mark Mondloch on sat 24 nov 01


> - in this case it seems to me that we are looking at a significant event
in
> the firing of clay - and mullite is a real advantage to making durable
> ware.

Hi Ron,
I'm curious what your opinion is as far as kyanite or mullite that is added
to a clay body recipe. Do you think that it is as beneficial to durability
as mullite that is formed during the firing process?
Sylvia
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