Ceramics BOM Clay Composition Checklist

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Clay Source Identification

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Verify the origin and supplier of the clay used in the ceramic product.

Supplier Name

Mine/Quarry Location (if known)

Clay Type (e.g., Kaolinite, Ball Clay, Bentonite)

Lot/Batch Number

Date of Receipt

Supplier Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Mineralogical Analysis

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Review the composition of key minerals (e.g., kaolinite, illite, smectite) within the clay.

Kaolinite (%)

Illite (%)

Smectite (%)

Quartz (%)

Feldspar (%)

Identification Method

Notes/Observations

Particle Size Distribution

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Assess the range and distribution of particle sizes within the clay mixture.

D10 Value (10th Percentile)

D50 Value (Median)

D90 Value (90th Percentile)

Particle Size Distribution Graph

Mean Particle Size

Standard Deviation of Particle Size

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Organic Content

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Measure and document the amount of organic matter present in the clay.

Total Organic Carbon (TOC) (%)

Humic Substances (%)

Fulvic Acid Content (%)

Lignin Content (%)

Organic Matter Source

Notes on Organic Matter Characteristics

Impurities Analysis

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Identify and quantify any impurities (e.g., iron oxides, quartz) within the clay.

Iron Oxide Content (%)

Quartz Content (%)

Titanium Dioxide Content (%)

Type of Feldspar Present

Description of Visible Impurities

Microscopy Image of Impurities

Calcium Carbonate Content (%)

Water Content

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Record the moisture content of the raw clay material.

Initial Water Content (%)

Water Content After Drying (24 hours) (%)

Target Water Content (%)

Drying Method Used

Temperature During Drying (°C)

Date of Water Content Measurement

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pH Level

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Determine the pH level of the clay slurry or raw material.

Measured pH Value

Measurement Method

Calibration Solution Used (if applicable)

Date of Measurement

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Plasticity and Workability

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Evaluate the clay's plasticity and workability for processing.

Plasticity Index (PI)

Wet Leg Strength (psi)

Dry Leg Strength (psi)

Visual Assessment of Workability

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Consistency with Specification

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Confirm that the clay composition meets established quality specifications.

Kaolinite Percentage

Quartz Content (ppm)

Iron Oxide Content (%)

Clay Grade

Specification Version

Meets Specification?

Documentation & Traceability

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Ensure complete documentation and traceability of clay composition data.

Clay Composition Analysis Date

Analysis Methodology Description

Laboratory Performing Analysis

Analysis Report Number

Attach Analysis Report

Deviations from Standard Procedure (if any)

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Verification Date

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