24 Questions
What percentage of the total mill volume should the dry batch charge occupy?
11 to 18%
What is the primary advantage of the dipping application technique?
Little capital equipment required
Which application technique involves breaking down a coating slip into a cloud of fine particles?
Spraying
What type of appearance is produced by the Dry Glazing application technique?
Fine granite
Which application technique is commonly used by smaller manufacturers and studio potters?
Painting
What type of forces are used in the Spraying application technique to transfer particles to the substrate?
Pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical
What is the primary purpose of using a fully loaded soft brush when applying glaze?
To prevent smearing during the glazing process
Which technique involves filling in printed outlines or copying a standard pattern using a brush and colors suspended in a medium?
Hand Painting
What is the purpose of heating the ceramic printing ink in the copper plate printing process?
To achieve the desired fluidity for transfer
Which technique involves using a solid convex pad of silicone rubber to transfer ink from an engraving?
Transfer Printing
What is the result of soaking the article in water after applying the print in the copper plate printing process?
The paper is removed from the article
Which technique has a high production rate and is relatively low-cost, applicable to any article that is circular about an axis?
Lining and Banding
What is the purpose of weighing, blending, and melting in the furnace during frit manufacture?
To create a ceramic coating with specific properties
Which of the following raw materials is suitable for use in a ceramic coating?
Feldspar
What is the optimal density range for glaze slips during milling?
1.6 to 2.5 g/cc
What is the recommended occupation of the mill volume by the grinding media and intervening voids?
55% to 65%
What is the primary factor that affects the grinding efficiency in milling?
All of the above
Why are alkali carbonates avoided in glaze and enamel manufacture?
They can cause defects in the final glaze
What is the role of the gelatin pad in ceramic decoration?
To transfer the design onto the ceramic article
What is the purpose of the rubber blade or squeegee in screen printing?
To force the ink through the open areas of the stencil
What is the term for the manufacturing of paper transfers or decals?
Decalcomania
What is the term for the application of a monochromatic decoration using a rubber stamp?
Stamping
What is the term for the defects characterized by the formation of small holes on the surface?
Pinholes
What is the term for the defects characterized by the loss of glaze causing roughness?
Peeling
Review key concepts in ceramic glazes and enamels, including raw materials, milling, application techniques, decoration, firing, and defects. This quiz covers the essential topics discussed in CER 137 Lecture 4.
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