Argital Green Clay's Chemical and Mineralogical features
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Silica (Si02) 44.44%
Titanium (Ti02) 0.78%
Alluminium (Al203) 13.67%
Iron (Fe203) 5.00%
Magnesium (Mg0) 1.98%
Calcium (Ca0) 14.90%
Sodium (Na20) 0.73%
Potassium (K20) 2.18%
Waste on fire 21.94%
Argital’s clay is rich in oligelements.
MINERAL ANALYSIS
The principal minerals present in Argital’s clay are: smectites, illites, chlorite, kaolinite, dolomite, calcite, quartz, feldspar.
Cationic exchange capability: 41.6 meq/100 gr. This value denotes a good clay’s osmotic activity.
pH: 8.00 slightly basic.