Triplex Mixing System and Its Effect in Opaque Glazes

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Free Designer

2 Professor Ceramics Department, Applied Arts faculty, Helwan University, Egypt.

3 Professor Emeritus of Ceramics Department-Former Head of Ceramic Department

Abstract

In the triple mixing system three material are identified to determine the effect of each ratio on the other two materials so that each test includes varying proportions of eac h material .It is preferable to use the triple mixing system with a wider range (more rows) in the mixtures glazing because they are complex formulations and mixtures and the use of a very small proportion of a certain material may lead to a significant change .It is preferable when using a triple mixing system preferably determine the sequential proportions of the series with the reduction of the size of the triangle and can reduce the size of the triangle and the number of tests by determining the importance of the test, which is the most important.The results of the tripartite program were gradual and clear results on the triangle.Samples with a high percentage of zinc oxide had a clear luminosity and increased with the increase of the percentage added. It helped to determine the best proportions and structures that show the opacity correctly whether the surface is opaque or glossy.It also showed varying degrees of opacity which can be employed aesthetically and artificiall 

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