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[*] posted on 17-1-2015 at 18:01
Analysis of unknown compounds in ceramic glaze


Is anyone here capable to telling the ratio and chemistry in a sample of ceramic glaze that was mixed up by one of our students at the local college.

If able how much would it cost because the glaze is a favorite but sadly its not reproducible due to it being a mixture of two failed glazes and we are currently down to the bottom of what we have left of it. I was approached and asked if I had a means of telling the ratio of chemicals contained in the mix but it is out of my ability range.

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[*] posted on 17-1-2015 at 20:07


Wait, so you want to mail someone a sample of the glaze so that they can analyse it for you?
I think your first port of call should be the chemistry department at said college. I imagine there's somebody there that can help you.
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[*] posted on 17-1-2015 at 20:16


I agree with Oscillator, but it's still an interesting problem. Do you know what compounds could possibly be present? Where are you located?
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[*] posted on 18-1-2015 at 09:55


I doubt that this piss ant community college in the poorest county in the state will have the equipment needed to do such a thing but i could be wrong. Im located on the east coast. It might be possible to get an idea of whats in it but the ratios would be needed as well.




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