Description

A blended borate mineral for use in glaze formulas replacing Gerstley Borate on a pound for pound basis.

Chemical Analysis [Typical]

Features

• Consistency -- Manufactured from high purity refined raw materials, this product is highly consistent from batch to batch.
• Oxide Match -- Virtually identical to Gerstley Borate, this product requires no adjustment to formula and no extra additives are needed.
• Mineral Match -- GB provides the same minerals to the glaze as Gerstley Borate, thus imparting the same glaze activity, texture and effects.
• Particle Size Match -- As a -200 mesh material, GB combines well with other glaze raw materials.
• Plasticity Match -- A high colloid and clay content gives the plasticity necessary for many applications.
• Reduced Glaze Defects -- Our laboratory studies indicate that GB gives increased glaze surface smoothness and a reduction in crawling and pinhole defects.
• Lower In Off-Color Impurities -- As a refined blended material, GB contains few impurities and produces brighter glazes and colors.

Applications

• Raku, Earthenware, Stoneware and Porcelain -- Excellent over a wide temperature range from below cone 06 to cone 10
• Special Effects -- Excellent glaze texture and activity for specialty glazes.
• Colored Glazes -- GB works well with most pigments and has an exceptionally wide color palette. Using iron red stoneware glazes? Check this link: IronReds.ppt

Price

$43.50/cwt or $21.75 per 50 lb bag FOB, quantity discounts available. GB has greater performance at lower cost than any other borate product available.

Notice: While information contained in this technical data sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, Hammill and Gillespie disclaims any warranties regarding its accuracy. Recommendations or suggestions are made without guarantee or representation as to result, since conditions of use are beyond our control. All materials are sold on the condition that the buyer shall make their own tests to determine the suitability of such product for buyer's purpose. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet [MSDS] for detailed handling information. Prices subject to change without notice.

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