Atmosphere
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An "oxidinzing" atmosphere is high in oxygen. | An "oxidinzing" atmosphere is high in oxygen. | ||
A "reducing" atmoshere is low in oxygen and often softer and cooler. A reducing atmoshpere can discolor glass. | A "reducing" atmoshere is low in oxygen and often softer and cooler. A reducing atmoshpere can discolor glass. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:08, 12 June 2010
Condition of air in a kiln which can vary from oxidation (excess oxygen) to neutral to reduction (deficient of oxygen). In lampworking it refers the conditions that exist in a torch flame. An "oxidinzing" atmosphere is high in oxygen. A "reducing" atmoshere is low in oxygen and often softer and cooler. A reducing atmoshpere can discolor glass.
