Leadless glaze
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Description
A British term for a glaze with no more than 1% (by dry weight) of lead oxide. Leadless glazes are usually marked with an "L" in suppliers lists (Fournier 1996). They usually contain oxide boric oxide as a flux. Leadless glazes can be soft.
Synonyms and Related Terms
vidrado sem chumbo (Port.)
Additional Information
R. Fournier, Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery, Chilton Book Co., Radnor, PA, 1996.
Authority
- Robert Fournier, Robert Fournier, Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery, Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA, 1992