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ZrO (Zirconium Oxide, Zirconia)

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Weight	107.200

COLE - Co-efficient of Linear Expansion

0.020

Zirconia has an inversion with an associated 3% expansion/contraction.

Mechanisms

Glaze Color - General
Zirconia is used in stains to stabilize colors.
Glaze Variegation - Dark/Light
ZrO can produce patterns of minute darker and lighter areas in an otherwise drab glaze surface. Significant amounts are needed (e.g. up to 15%).

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