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| Q. |
Adding which substance gives blue colour to glass? |
| A. | Manganese oxide |
| B. | Cobalt oxide |
| C. | Chromium oxide |
| D. | Iron oxide |
| Answer» B. Cobalt oxide | |
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Explanation: Cobalt is the strongest of the coloring oxides, giving a range of blues in most glasses. It is such a powerful colorant that only a few parts per million is needed to produce a light blue color such as the shade used for certain bottled waters. |
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