In contrast, cell breakage was observed in Comparative Examples 1 and 2 wherein the maximum particle size of the kaolin and alumina in the cordierite starting material was larger than {HEAD ~ 85%} of {TAIL ~ the slit width} of the extrusion mold  
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In contrast , cell breakage was observed in Comparative Examples 1 and 2 wherein the maximum particle size of the kaolin and alumina in the cordierite starting material was larger than { HEAD ~ 85 % } of { TAIL ~ the slit width } of the extrusion mold
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