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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.[1]
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.[2] It is also used to treat mouth sores despite the fact that it is a skin irritant.[3]