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China Clay
Find china clay listings for ceramic body and glaze use. Check suppliers, COA/TDS, samples, testing support, related articles and shorts.
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About this hub
China clay, also called kaolin, is used in ceramic bodies and glazes where whiteness, alumina contribution, lower shrinkage and cleaner fired colour are important.
On this hub page, ceramic plants can find china clay listings first, then related articles, shorts videos, testing support and practical references for ceramic body and glaze use.
- Check supplier listings, samples and material support.
- Review testing points such as whiteness, residue, iron content, LOI, shrinkage, fired colour and glaze suspension behaviour.
- Use the linked listings and references to discuss COA/TDS, sample trial and body or glaze recipe requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I find under the China Clay hub?
You can find china clay and kaolin listings first, along with related articles, shorts videos, testing support and practical references for ceramic body and glaze use.
Why is china clay used in ceramic bodies?
China clay helps improve whiteness and fired colour, adds alumina, reduces some shrinkage compared with highly plastic clay, and balances the behaviour of ball clay in the body.
Which details should I check before buying china clay?
Check whiteness or L value, residue, iron content, LOI, silica-to-alumina balance, fired colour, shrinkage, COA/TDS, sample availability and whether it suits body or glaze use.
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