enamel
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art conservation and restoration
- In art conservation and restoration: Glass and other vitreous materials
Glass, glaze, enamel, and faience—the four vitreous products—are manufactured from three basic components: silica, alkali, and small amounts of calcium. Glass, glazes, and enamel (but not faience) contain high amounts of alkali, such as sodium oxide (soda glass) or potassium oxide (potash glass).
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role in enamelwork
- In enamelwork
…surfaces are given a vitreous glaze that is fused onto the surface by intense heat to create a brilliantly coloured decorative effect. It is an art form noted for its brilliant, glossy surface, which is hard and long-lasting.
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uses of cobalt pigments
- In cobalt processing: Cobalt oxide
Cobalt oxide in white enamels neutralizes yellow caused by iron; larger amounts give a blue or black colour. In quantities of 0.2–2 percent this compound, used in enamel coats on steel, promotes adherence of the enamel to the metal.
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