Development of colored Engobe composition for local structural clay products Department: Ceramics and Glass Technology By: opc123 Project ID: 495 Rating: (3.0) votes: 45Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis project is centered on the development of colored Engobe compositions for local structural clay products. Engobe, slip, glaze and terra sigillata are all used for decorating ceramic pieces. The raw materials used for this project are Nsu clay (calcined and uncalcined Nsu clay), talc, feldspar, quart and colorant. The uncalcined clay in the composition was used as a hardener, this tends to recrystalize in the Engobe when it dries on the ware and this forms a tougher harder coating which is less prone to damage during handling. The talc in the compositions was used as a flux. After application on a local structural clay product (tiles). The sample were fired at the temperature of 950–11000C for test one and 11000C for test two and 12500C for the test three. It was ensured that the Engobe matured at the same time with the substrate (tile). The linear expancivity of the Engobe was also considered during the formulation. Finally, metal oxides were used up to 5% in the Engobe composition to give different colors to the tiles. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Ceramics and Glass Technology project topics and materials you might be interested in»The effect of oxides on the colours of burnt bricks»Development of colored Engobe composition for local structural clay products»Glass production in relation to the construction of an aluminum sliding window