![]() ![]() Although the half-life of lead is low, just 36 days, consuming it daily can be dangerous. The US FDA has set a standard of 50mcg/liter. This results in more than 5,000 mcg/L of lead in wine. Research shows that keeping wine in a crystal decanter shoots up the leached lead into the wine in just 4 months. The EU standard is currently used to classify crystals in the international arena, so anything that satisfies these criteria is considered crystal. 15 39 Godinger Airplane Decanter Set + 2 Old Fashioned Glass for Whiskey Scotch. However, the US Federal standards label anything with more than 1% lead oxide to be crystal. 00 Vintage Lead Crystal Olympia by Godinger Vertical Cut Pedestal 42oz. These particular requirements make it easy to classify as crystal. Aside from that, it has to have a density of more than 2.9 and a reflective index of more than 1.545. The European Union (EU) standard is at 24% lead oxide. For this article, we use the word crystal to mean something that contains a lead oxide, which gives it brilliance from its high reflective value.īefore anything can be called crystal, it has to have the following attributes: So technically, crystalware is not crystal but a type of glass. Lead crystal is a misnomer since these are not crystals.Ĭrystals are more common than we know - sugar, table salt, and gemstones such as diamonds. Advertise With Us Toggle submenu Advertise With Usįirst of all, let us clear the path for crystalware, such as decanters and stemware used for drink storage.Cocktails & Recipes All collections (6).Gifts by Occasion Toggle submenu Gifts by Occasion.Gifts by Recipient Toggle submenu Gifts by Recipient. ![]() Gifts by Price Toggle submenu Gifts by Price.Whiskey Accessories Toggle submenu Whiskey Accessories.Wine Accessories Toggle submenu Wine Accessories.Party Supplies Toggle submenu Party Supplies.Beer Accessories & Supplies Toggle submenu Beer Accessories & Supplies.Kitchen, Dining & Service Toggle submenu Kitchen, Dining & Service.Bar Equipment Toggle submenu Bar Equipment.Bar Decor & Signs Toggle submenu Bar Decor & Signs.Bar Furniture Toggle submenu Bar Furniture.Non-Alcoholic Beverages Toggle submenu Non-Alcoholic Beverages.Bartending Accessories Toggle submenu Bartending Accessories.Home Bar Accessories Toggle submenu Home Bar Accessories.South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (USD $).We are now accepting international orders! Check here for more details. ![]()
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