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Alternate Names: Esmalglass Frit 821/6
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO2 | 61.00% | 2.33 | |
| Al2O3 | 8.40% | 0.19 | |
| Na2O | 0.90% | 0.03 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.10% | - | |
| K2O | 5.30% | 0.13 | |
| P2O5 | 0.10% | - | |
| MgO | 1.50% | 0.09 | |
| CaO | 12.80% | 0.52 | |
| ZnO | 7.70% | 0.22 | |
| BaO | 0.20% | - | |
| 0.60% | - | ||
| TiO2 | 0.10% | - | |
| ZrO2 | 0.30% | 0.01 | |
| PbO | 0.60% | 0.01 | |
| SrO | 0.10% | - | |
| LOI | 0.70% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 227.07 | ||
| Formula Weight | 228.67 | ||
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Frit
A frit is the powdered form a man-made glass. Frits are premelted, then ground to a glass. They have tightly controlled chemistries, they are available for glazes of all types. |
| Frit Softening Point | 1060C |
|---|---|
| Frit Melting Range (C) | 1145C |
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