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shelf life of strontium (was-re: ^7glaze gurus- help please)

updated mon 30 jun 97

 

Michelle H. Lowe on mon 9 jun 97

> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> You need to be aware that glazes mixed with strontium have a limited shelf
> life when in a liquid state. In several weeks the strontium carbonate
> breaks down into SOMETHING ELSE, and the strontium glaze that was once
> beautiful will look like Something Else.
>

Interesting. Is there a minimum amount? I have a glaze with a small
percentage of strontium carb (6.5%) and it's been mixed on the shelf
(well, in the bucket ;) for about a year now with consistent results.

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