Old Hickory M-44 Kentucky Ball Clay
Old Hickory M-44 Kentucky Ball Clay is a highly plastic clay blend containing kaolin and other mixed layer minerals. It is known for its white firing and excellent vitrification properties, making it suitable for use in whiteware ceramic casting, pressing, or plastic forming.
- Material class: ball_clay
- Glaze role: refractory
Oxide Analysis (wt%)
| Oxide | wt% |
|---|---|
| SiO₂ | 57.68 |
| Al₂O₃ | 27.50 |
| LOI | 9.59 |
| Fe₂O₃ | 1.62 |
| TiO₂ | 1.50 |
| K₂O | 1.24 |
| MgO | 0.59 |
| CaO | 0.19 |
| Na₂O | 0.10 |