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As₂O₃ (Arsenic Oxide)

Family	Other
Weight	198.000

Notes

Because of its oxidizing effect, it can be used as a fining agent to clarify iron containing glass. It will also fade the color of manganese, stabilize other colors (i.e. light green) and reduce the yellow coloration of iron in glass (decolorize).

Mechanisms

Glaze Opacifier - White
Arsenic can be used as an opacifier in glazes, although not as effectively as tin.

Out Bound Links

(Materials - Closest material equivalent) Arsenic Oxide - As2O3
Arsenious oxide, Arsenic trioxide

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As2O3 (Arsenic Oxide)

Notes

As₂O₃ (Arsenic Oxide)