Ceramic - Pottery Dictionary

by Susan Mussi

BARIUM CARBONATE

ca: CARBONAT DE BARI

es: CARBONATO DE BARIO

Barium Carbonate prevents deposition of soluble impurities on the surface of ceramic bodies when at approximately 2%. In glazes it is a powerful flux at earthenware and stoneware temperatures (10%). In excess it can produce a semi-matt finish and with boron compounds a glossy finish.