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Examples of calcium carbonate (top) and dolomite (both mixed with 25% bentonite to make them plastic enough to make a test bars). They are fired to cone 9. Both bars are porous and refractory, even powdery. However, put either of these in a mix with other ceramic minerals and they interact strongly to become fluxes.
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Calcium Carbonate
 In ceramics, calcium carbonate is primarily a source of CaO in raw stoneware and porcelain glazes.  | 
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Dolomite
 An inexpensive source of MgO and CaO for ceramic glazes, also a highly refractory material when fired in the absence of reactant fluxes.  | 
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Oxide Interaction
 In ceramic glazes each oxide generally makes a specific contributions to the melting and freezing behavior of the glaze. However interactions are also important.  | 
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Refractory
 In the ceramic industry, refractory materials are those that can withstand a high temperature without deforming or melting. Refractories are used to build and furnish kilns.  | 
| Temperatures | Decarbonation (200-1000) | 
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