SOLUTION: A ceramic clay contains 50% silica, 15% water, and 35% other materials. Determine the percentage of silica ion a dry(water-free) basis.
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Question 95305: A ceramic clay contains 50% silica, 15% water, and 35% other materials. Determine the percentage of silica ion a dry(water-free) basis.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
50%/(50%+35%)=.5/.85=58.8% (approximately)
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