Ceramics

Physical and chemical properties

Clay

1.-Soft

2.-Porous

3.-Resisten to high temporatures

4.-Chemically intert

Making ceramics

1.-Preparing the clay

Making ceramics

2.-Mixing

Making ceramics

3.-Modelling

Making ceramics

4.-Drying

Making ceramics

5.-Baking

Making ceramics

6.-Glazing and enameling

Clasiffication of ceramic materials

1.-Structral ceramics (They are permeable)

1.-Baked clay

2.-Earthenware

3.-Heat resistant material

Clasification of ceramic materials

2.-Whiteware ceramics (They are impermeable)

1.-Stoneware

2.-Porcelain