Stain (green)
Description: Greens (CrCa)
Notes
Color
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Bright transparent yellowish green.
Specific Gravity: 3.0-3.5
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Stability/Kiln Atmosphere
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Excellent at firing temperatures up to 1200 C with zinc oxide-free glazes having a high content of lime. Stable in moderately reducing conditions.
Compatibility
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Suitable for blending with chrome-cobalt blue-greens to produce bright emerald greens.
Cost
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Relatively low.
Note: This description is taken from information provided by Blythe Matthey and may or may not apply to stains of this family from other companies.
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| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
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Stain
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Colorant
Metallic based materials that impart fired color to glazes and bodies. |
| Oxides | Cr2O3 - Chrome Oxide |
Mechanisms
| Glaze Color | Remove any zinc from the host glaze formula, because it turns chromium brown in most situations. Additional calcium may help. |
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