Fluorspar
A standard material in Glazecalc's library: its oxide analysis, unity contribution and hazards.
What it is
- Kind
- Fluxes
- Formula
- CaF₂
- Source
- Theoretical formula
Oxide analysis and unity formula
Glazecalc has the analysis of Fluorspar as moles of each fired oxide per formula. The unity contribution is the moles of each oxide in the amount of Fluorspar that holds 1.0 mole of flux, which is how Glazecalc adds it into a recipe's unity formula.
| Oxide | Moles | Unity contribution |
|---|---|---|
| CaO | 1 | 1.000 |
- Equivalent weight
- 78.07
- Fired weight
- 56.08
- Loss on ignition
- 28.17%
The equivalent weight is the grams of Fluorspar that hold 1.0 mole of flux. The fired weight is what is left of that after firing.
Hazards and safety
Hazards: Warning (Seaforth Mineral & Ore SDS, acid grade): may be harmful if swallowed or inhaled and may irritate skin, eyes and airways; 0.09–2.8% crystalline silica; releases fluorine in firing.
Use it in a recipe
Add Fluorspar to a recipe in the Glazecalc calculator to see what it does to a glaze's unity formula.