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Alternate Names: SYNTHETIC ZIRCONIUM SILICATE
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZnO | 22.20% | 1.00 | |
| ZrO2 | 33.60% | 1.00 | |
| Al2O3 | 27.82% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 16.39% | 1.00 | |
| Oxide Weight | 366.70 | ||
| Formula Weight | 366.70 | ||
A zirconium silicate variation with excellent color stabilizing abilities. Often combined with other zirconium opacifiers. It extends the firing range and preserves a bright finish.
| Typecodes |
Opacifier
Opacifiers are powders that turn transparent glazes opaque by various chemical and physical mechanisms (and combinations of mechanisms). |
| Materials |
Zircon
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