Light clay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003335",
  "term": "Light clay",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of clay body characterized by its low density and often pale color after firing. This material incorporates lightweight aggregates such as perlite, vermiculite, or hollow ceramic spheres to reduce its overall weight. It finds application in refractory products, insulation, and lightweight structural components where thermal efficiency or reduced mass is desired.",
  "subject": "Industrial ceramics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Strohleichtlehm",
    "es": "arcilla ligera",
    "fr": "terre allégée"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/light-clay/"
}