Spodumene can bubble when mixed with water.
Thursday 9th January 2014
This is what happens when some spodumenes are mixed with water. They generate foam and bubbles. This is disruptive in glazes and can be alleviated by washing and drying the powder before use. Or calcining at 500-600F.
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