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'''Bone ash''' is the white, powdery ash left from the burning ([[calcination]]) of bones. It is primarily composed of [[calcium phosphate]]. It is commonly used in [[fertilizer]]s, [[polishing]] compounds, and in making [[ceramic]]s (such as [[bone china]]). It also has historical uses in the manufacture of [[baking powder]]s and assay [[cupel]]s |
'''Bone ash''' is the white, powdery ash left from the burning ([[calcination]]) of bones. It is primarily composed of [[calcium phosphate]]. It is commonly used in [[fertilizer]]s, [[polishing]] compounds, and in making [[ceramic]]s (such as [[bone china]]). It also has historical uses in the manufacture of [[baking powder]]s and assay [[cupel]]s. |
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Although [[chemical synthesis|synthetic]] alternatives have been produced (synthetic tri- or dicalcium phosphates), the majority of bone china is still made using natural bone ash{{fact}}. Synthetic bone ash has also found use as a mold release agent for the casting of non-ferrous metals such as copper. |
Although [[chemical synthesis|synthetic]] alternatives have been produced (synthetic tri- or dicalcium phosphates), the majority of bone china is still made using natural bone ash{{fact}}. Synthetic bone ash has also found use as a mold release agent for the casting of non-ferrous metals such as copper. |
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Revision as of 17:41, 5 January 2007
Bone ash is the white, powdery ash left from the burning (calcination) of bones. It is primarily composed of calcium phosphate. It is commonly used in fertilizers, polishing compounds, and in making ceramics (such as bone china). It also has historical uses in the manufacture of baking powders and assay cupels.
Although synthetic alternatives have been produced (synthetic tri- or dicalcium phosphates), the majority of bone china is still made using natural bone ash[citation needed]. Synthetic bone ash has also found use as a mold release agent for the casting of non-ferrous metals such as copper.
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