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Phase relations of cordierite and sapphirine in the system MgO-Al2O3-SiO2

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Cordierite and corundum (α-Al2O3) are shown to be compatible phases below 1386±5° C. The reaction cordierite + corundum = mullite + spinel is reversible, but sluggish. Na2O and CaO (1.5 wt %) extend the stability of assemblages with mullite and spinel to slightly lower temperatures: 1364±5° C and 1380±8° C respectively, while 1.5 wt % iron oxide raises their stability temperature to 1397±8° C.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, Meston Walk, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK

    R. M. Smart & F. P. Glasser

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Smart, R.M., Glasser, F.P. Phase relations of cordierite and sapphirine in the system MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 . J Mater Sci 11, 1459–1464 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00540878

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