Cobalt Oxide
Rs. 1,500.00
Cobalt oxide is an inorganic substance that is characterized as a gray or olive-green solid. It is widely used as an ingredient in the ceramics industry to generate blue-colored glazes and enamels, as well as in the chemical sector to produce cobalt salts. Cobalt oxide has been used as a coloring additive on kiln-fired ceramics for ages. The addition produces a deep blue tint known as cobalt blue. It's also used to make cobalt blue glass.
Molecular Formulae- CoO
Alternative Names- Cobaltous Oxide, Cobalt Monoxide, Cobalt (II) Oxide
Country of Origin- India
BENEFITS AND APPLICATION-
- Cobalt oxide generates more intense purples and reddish blues in oxidation and reduction firings.
- When combined with white clay bodies, this colorant can be used to create blue slips. In this manner, you may generate many different colors of blue with varying intensities.
- In addition, when blended in the right quantities with iron and manganese, it is possible to generate strong blacks.
- In general, cobalt oxide is a colorant that is generally stable in all kiln atmospheres.
- Cobalt oxide is another popular ingredient in ceramic decals, and it is the colorant that has traditionally been linked with Delft ceramics.
- Using cobalt oxide in washes and with brush application adds another layer of vibrancy to the surface ornamentation of ceramics.