Albany Slip Substitute
Albany Slip Substitute, also known as Alberta Slip, is a processed mineral used in ceramics. It is known for creating a dark brown glaze, reminiscent of early American stoneware and salt-glazed pottery. This material was historically used for its hard, glassy finish, making it ideal for food storage applications.
- Glaze role: flux
Oxide Analysis (wt%)
| Oxide | wt% |
|---|---|
| SiO₂ | 60.94 |
| Al₂O₃ | 16.08 |
| CaO | 6.39 |
| MgO | 5.09 |
| K₂O | 3.40 |
| Fe₂O₃ | 3.37 |
| Na₂O | 1.10 |
| TiO₂ | 1.00 |