Erbium Oxide
Alternate Names: Lanthanide
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Er2O3 | 100.00% | 1.00 | |
| Oxide Weight | 382.50 | ||
| Formula Weight | 382.50 | ||
Notes
This is a lanthanide rare earth oxide, it is available as a raw powder.
It is used in ceramics as a colorant and can have an opacifying effect.
For information on making vibrant colors using lanthanides visit the page by David Pier linked to this record.
Quote from David Pier: "The oxide is a light baby pink color. It is the most expensive, the densest, and the weakest of these three colorants, but the only way you will ever get a transparent pink. Erbium oxide's density means it is absolutely essential that you use CMC gum. Erbium oxide gives its best pink color at concentrations of 8-10%, but it is difficult to get more than 8% to fully dissolve in the melt. It has given a more lavender color in the presence of iron traces in reduction."
Related Information
Links
| URLs |
http://www.lagunaclay.com/news/rare.htm
New glaze colors using lanthanides |
| Typecodes |
Colorant
Metallic based materials that impart fired color to glazes and bodies. |
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