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A binder (a very pure form of CMC gum). There are many grades that differ by their degrees of polymerization and hence the viscosities of their aqueous solutions. KG-50 is specifically for glazes and engobes.

This material is used in industry so minimum order quantities put it out of reach of potters or even pottery suppliers.

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Typecodes	Additives for Ceramic Glazes Materials that are added to glazes to impart physical working properties and usually burn away during firing. In industry all glazes, inks and engobes have additives, they are considered essential to control of cohesion, adhesion, suspension, dry hardness, surface leveling, rheology, speed-of-drying, etc. Among potters, it is common for glazes to have zero additives.
Materials	Peptapon
Materials	CMC Gum CMC gum is indispensable for many types of ceramic glazes. It is a glue and is mainly used to slow drying and improve adhesion and dry hardness.

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