Ceramics

Ceramics

Of or pertaining to the art or technique of making objects of ceramic such as porcelain, earthenware or tile.

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combustion

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

Reaction initiated when fuel reaches kindling temperature, at which point oxidation of hydrocarbon gases releases heat, sustaining and accelerating reaction.

pyrometric cones

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

Small slender pyramidal-shaped indicators made of ceramic material formulated to bend at a specific temperature - standard method for determining maturing temperature of firing. Like clay and ...

comminution

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

Size reduction by breaking, crushing or grinding

pyroplastic

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

Flexibility of clay or glaze when heated sufficiently, as a result of developing glassy-phase.

compression

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

In wheel-throwing, the act of hand or finger pressure on the clay, resulting in lower moisture content and a denser structure. Lack of compression in bottoms of pots can result in “S”-cracks.