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'''Kaolin''' is a clay used in the making of porcelain. It is also known as china clay, for the aforementioned reason. It is a powder consisting of the mineral [[kaolinite]]. When in impure form, it may appear yellow due to [[iron]] hydroxide impurities.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/science/kaolin</ref>
==Use in Porcelain==
Kaolin is used along with water in the manufacture of true [[porcelain]].
==Use in Paper==
40% of all kaolin used is used in [[paper]]. Kaolin is coated with one-fifth of a centimeter of kaolin in order to preserve the paper's gloss and printability.
==Use in Health==
Kaolin is sometimes used as a [[liberal]] [[New age]] remedy for diarrhea.<ref>https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-44/kaolin</ref> It is also used to treat mouth sores despite the fact that it is a skin irritant.<ref>https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/kaolin</ref>
==References==
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==Use in Porcelain==
Kaolin is used along with water in the manufacture of true [[porcelain]].
==Use in Paper==
40% of all kaolin used is used in [[paper]]. Kaolin is coated with one-fifth of a centimeter of kaolin in order to preserve the paper's gloss and printability.
==Use in Health==
Kaolin is sometimes used as a [[liberal]] [[New age]] remedy for diarrhea.<ref>https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-44/kaolin</ref> It is also used to treat mouth sores despite the fact that it is a skin irritant.<ref>https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/kaolin</ref>
==References==
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