Ceramics Glaze Technology

A concise 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. Emphasis is placed on the wide variety of materials and processes used in modern glazing practice, and the volume provides helpful guidelines to the correct selection of a material or process for a given application. Published under the aegis of the Institute of Ceramics.