Sodium Feldspar
- CAS Number: 68476-25-5
- (NaAlSi₃O₈)
Description
Uses and Applications
Sodium feldspar is widely used in the ceramic sector in the formulation of bodies, frits and glazes, where it acts as a flux: it supplies the alkalis that lower the firing temperature and promote the glassy phase that binds the piece. It is likewise used in the glass sector for its simultaneous contribution of alumina and alkalis, a combination that improves the chemical durability of the glass without raising the melting temperature excessively.
Packaging and Logistics
We supply sodium feldspar in 25 kg bags, big bags and bulk, supported by agile logistics to facilitate its integration into processes already validated by our customers.
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Immediate availability from our logistics facilities in Spain.
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Commitment
Commitment to traceability, consistency across batches, and a stable supply.
- Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About the Sodium Feldspar
What is the role of feldspar in a ceramic body?
What is the role of feldspar in a ceramic body?
It acts as a flux. During firing it supplies the alkalis that lower the temperature at which the glassy phase appears, and that phase is what binds the particles of the body, providing mechanical strength and low porosity to the finished piece.
Why sodium feldspar rather than another grade?
Why sodium feldspar rather than another grade?
Because the alkali cation determines how the melt behaves. Sodium melts more aggressively and over a narrower range, which suits fast single-firing cycles. This should be checked against each plant’s actual firing curve before replacing one flux with another.
What does it contribute in glass manufacture?
What does it contribute in glass manufacture?
It supplies alumina and alkalis at the same time. Alumina improves the chemical durability and strength of the glass, and the alkalis keep the melting temperature within manageable values. That combination is why it is used as a source of alumina in glass compositions.
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