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Singing The Moly Blues: The Direct Use Of Molybdenum Clusters As A Precursor To The Development Of Molybdenum Blue Glazes, Margaret Fiedler Jan 2009

Singing The Moly Blues: The Direct Use Of Molybdenum Clusters As A Precursor To The Development Of Molybdenum Blue Glazes, Margaret Fiedler

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Cobalt is currently the most commonly used blue colorant for ceramic glazes, however due to its toxicity in powder form there is a need for an alternative. Molybdenum, more specifically molybdenum oxide, is one alternative that has shown promise. This research is aimed at the direct incorporation of reduced molybdenum clusters into the glaze matrix. Two compounds have been synthesized that exhibit an intense blue color, Na15[MoVI126MoV28O457H14(H2O)70]0.5-[MoVI124MoV28O427H14(H2O)68]0.5 …


Forging My Relationship With The Figure: A Personal Exploration Of Art Employing The Human Form, Elizabeth Davenport Jan 2007

Forging My Relationship With The Figure: A Personal Exploration Of Art Employing The Human Form, Elizabeth Davenport

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Trial By Fire: A Study Of Soda-Fire Kiln Construction And Glaze Formation, Kristina Stafford Jan 2006

Trial By Fire: A Study Of Soda-Fire Kiln Construction And Glaze Formation, Kristina Stafford

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Exploring The Tradition Of The Soda Firing Process, Derek T. Hambly Jan 2006

Exploring The Tradition Of The Soda Firing Process, Derek T. Hambly

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