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oxidation vs. neutral atmosphere

updated fri 15 nov 02

 

Christena Schafale on thu 14 nov 02


Is the amount of air provided by the average kiln vent (like an
Envirovent), enough to create a true oxidizing atmosphere? Has anyone
actually tested this with an oxyprobe?

Chris


At 08:52 AM 11/14/02 -0800, you wrote:
>At 07:21 AM 11/14/02 -0800, Hank wrote:
> >I would add that electrics fire mostly in Neutral conditions. If you
> >want Oxidation, you need to move some air through your electric
> >kiln...or fire with fuel.
>

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