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Ceramics glaze technology

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OSTI ID:5531312
This work is a handbook describing current practice and supporting theory of ceramics glazing. Starting with fundamental definitions and theoretical considerations, the work discusses glaze raw materials, their pretreatment, application, firing and the avoidance of defects in finished products. It covers a wide variety of materials and processes used in modern glazing practice, with special attention given to melting and milling techniques, the structure of glaze and the durability of glazed surfaces. It also provides guidelines to the correct selection of a material or process for a given application.
OSTI ID:
5531312
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English