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Description: Alkali borosilicate frit
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.20% | 0.04 | |
| MgO | 0.30% | 0.08 | |
| Na2O | 5.30% | 0.89 | |
| B2O3 | 26.60% | 3.96 | |
| Al2O3 | 8.80% | 0.89 | |
| SiO2 | 58.80% | 10.14 | |
| Oxide Weight | 1,036.34 | ||
| Formula Weight | 1,036.34 | ||
| Materials |
Frit
Frits are made by melting mixes of raw materials, quenching the melt in water, grinding the pebbles into a powder. Frits have chemistries raw materials cannot. |
| Materials |
Fusion Frit F-492
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| Typecodes |
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. |
| Co-efficient of Linear Expansion | 5.80 |
|---|---|
| Frit Melting Range (C) | 1600F |
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