Ceramic Terminology Glossary

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Ceramic terminology glossary. Our glossary defines language used by tile suppliers designers and installers for ceramic marble granite floor glass tile and much more. This page was last edited on 21 september 2020 at 22 39 utc. Throwing creating ceramic shapes on the potter s wheel. The most comprehensive glossary of ceramic stone tile terminology online.

Ratings are typically found on the tile sample or in the product catalog. See also claybody glaze fit high temp glaze intermediate glaze low temp glaze. Scratch resistance moisture absorption. B a procedure that whose outcome is by intent subject.

Bat a slab on which clay is handled typically a circle piece that can be attached to a pottery wheel head. Most ceramic tile manufacturers use a rating system based on or supported by this group. The resistance offered by a piece of ceramic of unit cross sectional area to a force. When purchasing ceramic pieces it is important to consider the type of glaze in terms of food safety durability and fit with the underlying claybody.

The term defining the extent to which a material may be distorted under a given stress. Glossary of ceramics terms. The intentional removal radicular repair and replacement of a tooth into its alveolus. Glossaries and tile articles from around the internet have been researched to compile this list and it is an ongoing project.

Vitrification the firing of pottery to the point of glossification. A a restoration or prosthesis designed for use over a limited period of time. Greek term meaning earthenware from which the word ceramics is derived. Stoneware all ceramic wear fired between 2 100 and 2 300 degrees.

Need some definitions or descriptions of certain key ceramic terms. Although this may be the most comprehensive list of tile terminology you can find it is by no means complete. The mechanical strength is quoted as modulus of rupture. Dodd a murfin d.

Important in calculating glaze body relationships. Standard terminology of ceramic whitewares and related products. Don t see a word you need to know or understand. The instiutue of materials.

Dictionary of ceramics 3rd edition. Tile glossary of terms. The most common system rates ceramic tile abrasion resistance or its overall durability. Acid washed a treatment applied to the face of a stone to achieve a texture.

Glossary of prosthodontic terms 9th edition. Transparent glaze transmits light clearly. Other ratings may include. E mail us and we ll add it to the page.