SC7.0 Spodumene

Alternate Names: Spodumene Concentrate

Description: Spodumene Concentrate

Oxide Analysis Formula Tolerance
Li2O 7.10% 0.97
Fe2O3 0.13% -
K2O 0.30% 0.01
Na2O 0.20% 0.01
P2O5 0.20% 0.01
SiO2 64.50% 4.36
Al2O3 25.50% 1.02
LOI 0.20%n/a
Oxide Weight 397.97
Formula Weight 398.77

Notes

Grain size:
+125 mesh - 3% max
-75 mesh - 80% min

As of 2012 this material is being sold as a substitute for Tanco spodumene which is no longer available.

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Materials Spodumene
Spodumene is a lithium sourcing feldspar, an alternative to lithium carbonate to supply Li2O to ceramic glazes. Contains up to about 8% Li2O.
Materials Australian Spodumene
Materials Spodumene Concentrate

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