Frit 3249

Low Expansion Leadless

Chemistry

CaO3.500
MgO12.200
B2O328.900
Al2O313.300
SiO242.100

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Miscellaneous

Notes

Frits like this are the most effective way to reduce crazing because they intoduce a form of MgO that will melt much lower than MgO sourcing raw materials.
We have an article that deals extensively with how to introduce this material into a glaze, see the articles section of this page.


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We have an article that deals extensively with how to introduce this material into a glaze, see the articles section of this page.</note>
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