Manganese carbonate
Manganese carbonate supplies MnO. Used to create metallic, black, brown, or purple/plum glazes. Decomposes on heating to MnO2 and CO2; must be fired above 1080
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June 1, 2023
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Iron Oxide
Iron compounds are the most common coloring agent in ceramics as a colorant. On one hand, they are nuisance impurities where they stain an otherwise
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Ilmenite
Ilmenite supplies Fe2O3 and TiO2. A natural source of titanium and iron, available in either powdered or granular form. Powdered ilmenite may be used as
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Copper carbonate
Copper carbonate supplies CuO. A colorant and flux. Copper carbonate comes in various shades of green, reflecting various degrees of hydration. Pure copper carbonate (CuCO3)
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Chrome oxide
Chromium oxide supplies c. Dense opaque John Deere green. Refractory. Fumes above cone 8. High tin (5%+) tin and small amounts of Cr yield Cr
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Cobalt carbonate
Cobalt carbonate supplies CoO. A powerful colorant and flux. Cobalt carbonate is usually very fine and easily dispersed through the glaze. Insoluble in water. (courtesy
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Bismuth Subnitrate
Bismuth subnitrate supplies Bi2O3. A bismuth compound used in overglaze lusters. Soluble in acids but not in plain water [Parmelee]. May contain arsenic, lead, and
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Antimony oxide
Antimony oxide supplies Sb2O3. Antimony oxide is used in low temperature glazes with lead, iron, or titanium to produce yellow. Also functions as a glass-former
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