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Alternate Names: Lead alumina bisilicate
Description: Lead alumina bilsilicate frit (1% alumina)
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PbO | 65.00% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 34.00% | 1.94 | |
| Al2O3 | 1.00% | 0.03 | |
| Oxide Weight | 343.38 | ||
| Formula Weight | 343.38 | ||
| Materials |
Lead Bisilicate Frit
A standard frit of 1 molar part of PbO and 2 of SiO2. It is considered stable and non-leachable. |
| Materials |
Ceraflux
An alumina lead bisilicate from Hammond Lead Products in Indiana. The data sheet claims it is safe and insoluble in stomach acid. |
| Typecodes |
Leaded Frit
Frits can contain 1% or 80% PbO so this category can be misleading, check the chemistry to find out. |
| Density (Specific Gravity) | 4.6-4.65 |
|---|---|
| Frit Melting Range (C) | 788-816C |
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