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Clarity on Clear

Posted by Lisa-Jane on 20 February 2010, 9:14 am
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What colours glass?

Posted by Lisa-Jane on 18 February 2010, 9:57 am
Glass is typically created using silica, soda-ash, lime and in some cases potash. The colour in glass is introduced using metal oxides and chemical compounds Metals include Iron(II) oxide , chromium, manganese, sulphur, selenium, cadmium sulphide, cobolt, tin oxide, arsenic, copper, copper oxide, industrial...

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