TIN OXIDE
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Tin oxide
Tin oxide is a white or off-white powder produced by oxidizing molten high-grade tin metal. It is typically quite pure, some manufacturers have grades up to 99.999% purity. Tin oxide has long been used to opacify glazes in oxidation (make transparent glazes opaque) at all temperatures. Hand decorated tin-glazed earthenware of the 1700/1800s is the most famous use of tin in glazes (delftware-England, faience-France, maiolica-Italy). While many potter's are keeping this tradition alive today most now use zircon based opacifiers instead.
Tin is also a player in the development of ceramic colours, for example, chrome tin pinks and maroons. Tin with iron in oxidation makes a warmer shade of brown than zirconium.Tin oxide is also variates colours. For example, tin can react with titanium and rutile to completely transform the colour and character of a glaze. Although Tin is expensive, very little is required to produce stunning effects in many coloured glazes.
Tin oxide is a white or off-white powder produced by oxidizing molten high-grade tin metal. It is typically quite pure, some manufacturers have grades up to 99.999% purity. Tin oxide has long been used to opacify glazes in oxidation (make transparent glazes opaque) at all temperatures. Hand decorated tin-glazed earthenware of the 1700/1800s is the most famous use of tin in glazes (delftware-England, faience-France, maiolica-Italy). While many potter's are keeping this tradition alive today most now use zircon based opacifiers instead.
Tin is also a player in the development of ceramic colours, for example, chrome tin pinks and maroons. Tin with iron in oxidation makes a warmer shade of brown than zirconium.Tin oxide is also variates colours. For example, tin can react with titanium and rutile to completely transform the colour and character of a glaze. Although Tin is expensive, very little is required to produce stunning effects in many coloured glazes.