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antimony ?

updated wed 21 jul 04

 

Ron Roy on tue 20 jul 04


Hi Paul,

I suggest you read the hazards associated with Antimony - some compounds
have significant amounts of arsenic associated. The metal can have adverse
reproductive effects.

Some sources can be skin absorbed - and much more.

Anyone using it should make sure kilns are properly ventilated at the very
least.

Any glazes that can come in contact with food should be stable and durable.

RR

>Hi, Edouard. I read your article (another in an excellent series) on
>antimony the other day. I have a question.
>Do you know at what temperature antimony begins to volatilize? I know it's
>pretty much gone by about cone 01. Does it volatilize under all conditions,
>or does oxidation or reduction affect it? Does it matter what form the
>antimony is in? Does it matter if it's fritted with something else?
>Paul Lewing, Seattle

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