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CeO2 (Cerium Oxide)

Family:Other
Weight:172.114
Expansion:0.000
Fusion:2800C

(Sources: Salts, nitrates, carbonates)

-Used in glass and optics for UV protection properties

-A powerful flux.

-It does react with other elements (i.e. Ti) to make colors (i.e. Ce-Ti yellow).

Properties

  • Fusion - 2600C

    From The Oxide Handbook
  • Glaze Color - Yellow

    In combination with titanium, cerium produces a yellow glass.
  • Glaze Opacifier - White

    Used as an opacifier for special effects in the tile industry; as a replacement for tin opacifier in porcelain enamel.

Authors

  • Tony Hansen (Owner)



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