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Nepheline Powder GP20 — High Expansion

Nepheline Powder GP20 — High Expansion

GP20 high-expansion nepheline for matte glazes and frit. Fe₂O₃ 0.14%, K₂O 9.24%....

High Expansion

Nepheline Powder GP20

GP20 is our flagship high-expansion nepheline powder. Its uniquely high CaO content (5.34%) provides distinctive thermal expansion properties highly valued in matte glaze formulations and ceramic frit production. The high combined K₂O (9.24%) and Na₂O (6.39%) give GP20 the highest total alkali conte...

Specifications

Fe₂O₃0.14%
SiO₂56.64%
Al₂O₃20.86%
K₂O9.24%
Na₂O6.39%
CaO5.34%
MgO0.17%
TiO₂0.03%

Description

GP20 is our flagship high-expansion nepheline powder. Its uniquely high CaO content (5.34%) provides distinctive thermal expansion properties highly valued in matte glaze formulations and ceramic frit production. The high combined K₂O (9.24%) and Na₂O (6.39%) give GP20 the highest total alkali content in our nepheline range at 15.63%, making it an extremely powerful flux. In matte glaze formulations, GP20's balanced chemistry promotes controlled devitrification during cooling — creating smooth, uniform matte surfaces. For frit production, GP20 serves as a natural source of five useful oxides (Al₂O₃, SiO₂, K₂O, Na₂O, CaO) from a single raw material. The absence of free silica is an additional advantage for frit furnace operations and worker safety. Ceramic technicians recommend using GP20 at 15-25% of matte glaze formulation weight. Combine with zinc oxide for enhanced matte effect. Control cooling rate between 1100-900°C for optimal crystal development.

Applications

Matte glazes Full-polished glaze (FPG) Frit production Ceramic tile bodies Thermal expansion matching Art pottery glazes

Packaging

1,200kg FIBC jumbo bags (standard) and 50kg PP woven bags. Custom packaging available.

Quality

COA with every shipment. Independent verification by Foshan Youbo Lab.

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