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Alternate Names: M 1233,M-1233
Description: Very high alkali, zero boron, low alumina, high expansion frit
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance | 
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 7.80% | 0.30 | |
| K2O | 13.00% | 0.30 | |
| Na2O | 11.40% | 0.40 | |
| Al2O3 | 1.40% | 0.03 | |
| SiO2 | 66.40% | 2.40 | |
| Oxide Weight | 216.96 | ||
| Formula Weight | 216.96 | ||
Commonly used to make crystalline glazes because of the very high alkali and very low alumina contents.
| Materials | 
Mondre and Manz Frit 1233
 | 
| Materials | 
Moulin Fritte M1233
 | 
| Materials | 
Degussa Frit 90208
 | 
| Typecodes | 
Frit
 A frit is the powdered form a man-made glass. Frits are premelted, then ground to a glass. They have tightly controlled chemistries, they are available for glazes of all types.  | 
| Co-efficient of Linear Expansion | 141 x 10-7 | 
|---|---|
| Frit Softening Point | 503C | 
| Frit Melting Range (C) | 800-1080C | 
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