Dolomite

A standard material in Glazecalc's library: its oxide analysis, unity contribution and hazards.

What it is

Kind
Fluxes
Formula
CaCO₃•MgCO₃
Source
Theoretical formula

Insoluble.

Oxide analysis and unity formula

Glazecalc has the analysis of Dolomite as moles of each fired oxide per formula. The unity contribution is the moles of each oxide in the amount of Dolomite that holds 1.0 mole of flux, which is how Glazecalc adds it into a recipe's unity formula.

Oxides in Dolomite
Oxide Moles Unity contribution
MgO10.500
CaO10.500
Equivalent weight
92.2
Fired weight
48.19
Loss on ignition
47.73%

The equivalent weight is the grams of Dolomite that hold 1.0 mole of flux. The fired weight is what is left of that after firing.

Hazards and safety

Hazards: Not classified (Potterycrafts SDS); breathing the dust over long periods raises the risk of lung disease.

Glazecalc shows the hazard wording as its record gives it. It is not a full risk assessment, so read the safety data sheet from your supplier. Before you handle any glaze material, read Safe mixing and ventilation and Glaze safety at home.

Use it in a recipe

Add Dolomite to a recipe in the Glazecalc calculator to see what it does to a glaze's unity formula.

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