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Alternate Names: Esmalglass Frit 8547
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P2O5 | 0.10% | - | |
| K2O | 5.40% | 0.12 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.10% | - | |
| Na2O | 0.90% | 0.03 | |
| Al2O3 | 7.50% | 0.16 | |
| SiO2 | 60.50% | 2.16 | |
| MgO | 1.20% | 0.06 | |
| CaO | 14.90% | 0.57 | |
| ZnO | 7.90% | 0.21 | |
| BaO | 0.10% | - | |
| LOI | 0.60% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 211.76 | ||
| Formula Weight | 213.04 | ||
| 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. |
| Frit Softening Point | 1090C |
|---|---|
| Frit Melting Range (C) | 1170C |
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