HS2440 Week 9 Asyn_Structure of Ceramics Flashcards
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what is clay? and what are the differences between primary and secondary kinds
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2
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image of clay mineral structure
impurities act as f______. what are they usually?
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3
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how does the drying and firing process determine the type of ceramic
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4
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sequence of firing a ceramic; SEM view
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5
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characteristics of bonfire firing
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6
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characteristics of kiln firing
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fuel efficient, more regular temperature, low oxygen content
7
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firing sequences
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8
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what is firing colour dependant on, for example how does oxygen content impact colour
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9
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what is burnishing
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colourants rubbed into the surface eg. iron oxides, then fired
10
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ways of decorating clay (7)
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