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Kaolin

CHEBI:CHEBI_140503

Definition

An aluminosilicate soft white mineral named after the hill in China (Kao-ling) from which it was mined for centuries. In its natural state kaolin is a white, soft powder consisting principally of the mineral kaolinite, and varying amounts of other minerals such as muscovite, quartz, feldspar, and anatase. It is used in the manufacture of china and porcelain and also widely used in the production of paper, rubber, paint, drying agents, and many other products.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
Al2H4O9Si2
Molecular Mass
258.160
Charge
0
SMILES
[Al](O[Si](O[Si](O[Al]=O)=O)=O)=O.O.O
InChI
InChI=1S/2Al.O5Si2.2H2O.2O/c;;1-6(2)5-7(3)4;;;;/h;;;2*1H2;;/q2*+1;-2;;;;
InChIKey
NLYAJNPCOHFWQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • argilla
  • Bolus alba
  • China clay
  • porcelain clay
  • white bole

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
6102
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VSDB:1306
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CHEBI:140503

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