Understanding Glazes [Paperback]

Current advances in the formulation and chemical aspects of glazes and glass coatings make this comprehensive resource the most up-to-date reference on glazes for the ceramics industry and studio potter. By focusing on the process of making ceramic coatings, their chemical makeup, and the properties of these coatings, Understanding Glazes is a book that will appeal to a wide-ranging audience from industries involved in the manufacturing of tile, ceramic coating materials, sanitaryware, tableware, hobby and giftware to faculty and students in ceramic engineering, to studio potters.INTRODUCTION.

THE NATURE OF GLASS AND GLAZE STRUCTURE.

FORMULATION OF GLAZES.

Method of Presentation.

Function of the Oxides.

Leadless Gloss Glazes.

Lead Glazes.

Opaque Glazes.

Satin and Matte Glazes.

Glazes for Aesthetic Effects.

Additives to Produce Surface Effects.

How Many Glazes Do I Need?


RAW MATERIALS FOR CERAMIC COATINGS.

Sources of Each of the Oxides.

Raw Materials to Avoid.

Frits.

Kinetic Effects in Glazing.


BATCH CALCULATIONS.

Batch to Oxide.

The Role of Judgment.

Oxide to Batch.

Computer Programs.

MILL ADDITIVES AND SLIP RHEOLOGY.

Binders.

Deflocculants.