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Zircopax Plus

Zirconium Silicate Opacifier

Chemistry HfO2 1.300 TiO2 0.100 ZrO2 64.800 Al2O3 0.580 SiO2 32.500 Fe2O3 0.020

Links to Other Materials

• Zircopax - Related
• Superpax - Unspecified
• Cache

Miscellaneous

• Family: Opacifier
• Region: None
• Mined At: Unspecified
• Raw Mineral: No
• Generic: No

Notes

Very fine grained zirconium silicate opacifier (see notes Zircopax). Formerly known as Superpax.

Properties

• Glaze Opacifier - White

  Superpax is a very fine grade zirconium silicate opacifier and will produce a whiter result than less expensive grades. See Zircopax.

Data

• Specific Gravity: 2550
• Specific Gravity: 2550

Suppliers

• Johnson Matthey, Colors and Coatings
  

Authors

• Tony Hansen (Owner)

XML

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