Abstract: A composition comprises at least one form of attapulgite present in a solid weight fraction amount ranging from 0.25% to 5%; kaolin present in a solid weight fraction amount ranging from 17% to 50%; and optionally Ball Clay in a solid weight fraction amount ranging from 0% to 25%. Although makeable by other processes, in some embodiments, the composition is makeable by mixing component ingredients. Although usable for other purposes, in some embodiments, the composition is used to make ceramic pieces, e.g., via casting, pressing, jiggering or jollying, especially when the slip has solids, chemistry and viscosity suitable for shaping before drying, sintering, and optionally finishing.

Abstract: A composition comprises at least one form of attapulgite present in a solid weight fraction amount ranging from 0.25% to 5%; kaolin present in a solid weight fraction amount ranging from 17% to 50%; and optionally Ball Clay in a solid weight fraction amount ranging from 0% to 25%. Although makeable by other processes, in some embodiments, the composition is makeable by mixing component ingredients. Although usable for other purposes, in some embodiments, the composition is used to make ceramic pieces, e.g., via casting, pressing, jiggering or jollying, especially when the slip has solids, chemistry and viscosity suitable for shaping before drying, sintering, and optionally finishing.

Abstract: A composition comprises at least one form of attapulgite present in a solid weight fraction amount ranging from 0.25% to 5%; kaolin present in a solid weight fraction amount ranging from 17% to 50%; and optionally Ball Clay in a solid weight fraction amount ranging from 0% to 25%. Although makeable by other processes, in some embodiments, the composition is makeable by mixing component ingredients. Although usable for other purposes, in some embodiments, the composition is used to make ceramic pieces, e.g., via casting, pressing, jiggering or jollying, especially when the slip has solids, chemistry and viscosity suitable for shaping before drying, sintering, and optionally finishing.

Abstract: A composition comprises at least one form of attapulgite present in a solid weight fraction amount ranging from 0.25% to 5%; kaolin present in a solid weight fraction amount ranging from 17% to 50%; and optionally Ball Clay in a solid weight fraction amount ranging from 0% to 25%. Although makeable by other processes, in some embodiments, the composition is makeable by mixing component ingredients. Although usable for other purposes, in some embodiments, the composition is used to make ceramic pieces, e.g., via casting, pressing, jiggering or jollying, especially when the slip has solids, chemistry and viscosity suitable for shaping before drying, sintering, and optionally finishing.

Abstract: A composition, in the form of an aqueous suspension. The composition comprises at least one form of attapulgite present in a solid weight fraction (SWF) amount ranging from 0.065% to 0.30%. The composition comprises kaolin present in a percent solids by weight (w/w %) amount ranging from 0.80% to 2.80%. The composition comprises one or more main plant nutrients or major animal mineral nutrient supplements. In the composition, the total percent solids by weight (w/w %) amount in the composition ranges from 45% to 90%. Although usable for other purposes, the composition is usable as a fertilizer. Although makeable in other ways, the composition is makeable by mixing the ingredients with agitation sufficient enough to form an aqueous suspension.

Abstract: A composition, in the form of an aqueous suspension. The composition comprises at least one form of attapulgite present in a solid weight fraction (SWF) amount ranging from 0.065% to 0.30%. The composition comprises kaolin present in a percent solids by weight (w/w %) amount ranging from 0.80% to 2.80%. The composition comprises one or more main plant nutrients or major animal mineral nutrient supplements. In the composition, the total percent solids by weight (w/w %) amount in the composition ranges from 45% to 90%. Although usable for other purposes, the composition is usable as a fertilizer. Although makeable in other ways, the composition is makeable by mixing the ingredients with agitation sufficient enough to form an aqueous suspension.

Abstract: A method of transporting solid particulates in an aqueous suspension of the solid particulates, comprising dispersing solid particulates in an aqueous liquid in the presence of at least one mineral suspending agent, wherein solid particulates are transported a distance greater than or equal to 200 m.

Abstract: A method of transporting solid particulates in an aqueous suspension of the solid particulates, comprising dispersing solid particulates in an aqueous liquid in the presence of at least one mineral suspending agent, wherein solid particulates are transported a distance greater than or equal to 200 m.