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