Zirconium Spinel
SYNTHETIC ZIRCONIUM SILICATE
Chemistry
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Miscellaneous
- Family: Opacifier
- Region: None
- Mined At: Unspecified
- Raw Mineral: No
- Generic: Yes
Notes
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.
Suppliers
- Generic
Authors
- Tony Hansen (Owner)
XML
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<material name="Zirconium Spinel" descrip="SYNTHETIC ZIRCONIUM SILICATE" generic="1" rawmineral="0" searchkey="" loi="0.00">
<families>
<family name="Opacifier"/>
</families>
<oxides>
<oxide symbol="ZnO" name="Zinc Oxide" status="" percent="22.198" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="Al2O3" name="Aluminum Oxide, Alumina" status="" percent="27.816" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="SiO2" name="Silicon Dioxide, Silica" status="" percent="16.389" tolerance=""/>
<oxide symbol="ZrO2" name="Zirconium Dioxide" status="" percent="33.597" tolerance=""/>
</oxides>
<suppliers>
<supplier name="Generic" country="" url="" label=""/>
</suppliers>
<notes>
<note>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.</note>
</notes>
</material>
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