ITALIAN SLATE

Physical-Chemical features of Slate

Chemical Analysis:

Silica

22%

Sodium Oxide

4,2%

Potassium Oxide

4,6%

Calcium Oxide

21,12%

Melting loss

17,9%

Ferric Oxide

3,42%

Alluminium Oxide

14,6%

Magnesium Oxide

6,3%

Laboratory tests:

Absorption Rate

0,23%

Absorption rate through capillarity 

0,109%

Maximum tensile strength/compressive strength

1,474 Kg/cm2

Maximum tensile strength/compressive strength after freezing

1,276 Kg/cm2

Freezing test

Does not freeze

Maximum tensile strength/sheer flexural strength

292 Kg/cm2

Resistance against impact

Greater than  cms 40

Thermo-linear expansion rate

0,0055 mm/m°c

Wear and tear caused by sliding friction

0,39 mm.

Micro toughness–knoop indentation test

85 Kg/mm2

Loss of  weight with sulphuric acid

0,06%

Modulus of elasticity

620.000 Kg/cm2