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| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO2 | 60.00% | 1.97 | |
| Na2O | 0.40% | 0.01 | |
| P2O5 | 0.10% | - | |
| CaO | 13.80% | 0.48 | |
| ZrO2 | 0.40% | 0.01 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.10% | - | |
| K2O | 5.00% | 0.10 | |
| MgO | 2.80% | 0.14 | |
| Al2O3 | 5.10% | 0.10 | |
| ZnO | 10.70% | 0.26 | |
| PbO | 0.10% | - | |
| LOI | 0.40% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 194.05 | ||
| Formula Weight | 194.83 | ||
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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 | 1140C |
|---|---|
| Frit Melting Range (C) | 1325C |
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