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To: SunkenCiv

“It found that the light yellow beads were made with natron, a chemical used to melt glass “

Sounds fun. Where can I get some?


15 posted on 06/22/2012 3:37:33 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (Lame and ill-informed post)
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To: UCANSEE2

Make your own. 83% slaked soda ash, 17% baking soda.


20 posted on 06/22/2012 3:55:51 PM PDT by null and void (Day 1249 of our ObamaVacation from reality - Obama is not a Big Brother [he's a Big Sissy...])
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To: UCANSEE2

It’s bad writing, the chemical doesn’t actually melt glass, it’s just used in glass-making. You’d still need a glass kiln to melt the silicon-natron mixture.


22 posted on 06/22/2012 4:19:08 PM PDT by Boogieman
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To: UCANSEE2

Natron is another name for sodium hydroxide. Nasty stuff.


28 posted on 06/22/2012 5:15:38 PM PDT by JeanLM (Obama proves melanin is not enough)
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