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| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SrO | 0.10% | - | |
| K2O | 1.10% | 0.02 | |
| Na2O | 1.00% | 0.03 | |
| SiO2 | 46.00% | 1.27 | |
| BaO | 0.20% | - | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.10% | - | |
| CaO | 20.10% | 0.59 | |
| ZnO | 0.50% | 0.01 | |
| MgO | 8.40% | 0.35 | |
| ZrO2 | 0.40% | 0.01 | |
| Al2O3 | 19.80% | 0.32 | |
| LOI | 0.60% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 162.04 | ||
| Formula Weight | 163.02 | ||
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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 | 910C |
|---|---|
| Frit Melting Range (C) | 1245C |
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