Spodumene

Uses in Glasses

• Glass ceramics ,
• Heat resistant, Container, Pharmaceutical, Television, Lighting glass
• Fibre glass,

Uses in Ceramics

• Frits,
• Glazes,
• Sanitary ware ,
• Porcelain,
• Enamels

Other Uses

• Refractories,
• Cements,
• Metallurgy,
• Casting/foundry moulds,

Benefits of using

• Reduced firing and melting temperatures,
• Increased cycle time in ceramics and pull in glass production,
• Reduced glass and glaze melt viscosity,
• Reduced seed bubbles in glass,
• Increased chemical resistance, durability and mechanical strength,
• Reduced coefficient of thermal expansion.