How do metal oxides compare in their degrees of melting?

Tuesday 18th October 2011

Metallic oxides with 50% Ferro frit 3134 in crucibles at cone 6ox. Chrome and rutile have not melted, copper and cobalt are extremely active melters. Cobalt and copper have crystallized during cooling, manganese has formed an iridescent glass.

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Chrome Oxide, Ferro Frit 3134, Rutile, Manganese Dioxide, Cobalt Carbonate, Cobalt Oxide, Copper Oxide Black, Iron Chromate, Iron Oxide Red, Fe2O3, Cr2O3, CoO, CuO, Refractory, Flux, Crystallization, Melting Temperature, Metallic Glazes, Colorant

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