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Ferro Industrial Specialty Materials Glaze Catalog

This document provides information on various glazes for ceramics, including transparent and opaque glazes that are lead-free or lead-containing. It describes the composition, temperature range, and properties of different glazes. Specialty glazes are also listed that produce unique effects or are suitable for specific applications like stove tiles. Technical information is provided on over 20 glazes as well as defect troubleshooting and glaze properties.

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Ferro Industrial Specialty Materials Glaze Catalog

This document provides information on various glazes for ceramics, including transparent and opaque glazes that are lead-free or lead-containing. It describes the composition, temperature range, and properties of different glazes. Specialty glazes are also listed that produce unique effects or are suitable for specific applications like stove tiles. Technical information is provided on over 20 glazes as well as defect troubleshooting and glaze properties.

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Technical Information

GL18

Performance Colors and Glass

Glaze Catalogue
In this Technical Information bulletin we are Content
introducing a selection of glazes for earthenware,
tableware and art ceramics, stove tiles and Transparent glazes, lead free p. 2
stoneware.
Transparent glazes, lead containing p. 4
Additionally, several useful specialty frits for glaze Matt glazes p. 5
corrections are listed.
Opaque glazes p. 5
A catalogue with the most common glaze defects is Effect and oversaturation glazes p. 6
provided as well.
Stoneware glazes p. 8
At the end of this bulletin, a table with the glaze Stove Tiles p 10
properties is given.
Fashionable colors for superior designs p. 10
The here mentioned glazes and frits resemble only a Stylish design in up‐to‐date combinations p. 11
small selection of our complete product range.
Conventional colors with a modern touch p.13
Please let us know if your desired glaze is not
included. Up‐to‐date designs show the latest trends p. 14
For assistance in selecting and adapting your glazes,
Traditional colors with modern appearance p. 18
please call our technical service department.
Special frits p. 19
Glaze defects p. 20
Glaze properties p. 22
page 2/22

Transparent Glazes, Lead Free


VTR 40 539 F
transparent, glossy
temperature range: 1040 to 1100 °C

The glaze VTR 40 539 F is a universally suitable glaze for


earthenware, tableware and art ceramics.

It develops colors well, including pink stains (CaSnSiCr) and


inclusion pigments, also with coloring oxides. Granulated glazes
and stains can be stirred in.

Interesting crystalline eliminations can be achieved with the


addition of 248 030 (0.6 to 2.0 g for 100 g of glaze).

VTR 166
transparent, glossy
temperature range: 1040 to 1100 °C

The glaze VTR 166 is an economic alternative to the glaze VTR 40


539 F, but more viscous.

It shows a good development of colors as well with almost all


stains and inclusion pigments, but only limited with cobalt
aluminate blue and not with pink (CaSnSiCr).

Specialty: together with the glaze 40 660 F or the frit 90 710,


good results are obtained for the inclusion pigments 270 547 and
270 548.

VTR 320
transparent, glossy
especially low temperature range: 920 to 980 °C

The color development of this glaze is good, although at 920 °C it


reaches its limits.
The glaze VTR 320 is only partially suitable for the inclusion
pigments 270 547 and 270 548. Pink stains (CaSnSiCr) turn
brown.
page 3/22

VTR 102
transparent, glossy
temperature range: 980 to 1070°C

The glaze VTR 102 is a soft glaze for earthenware, tableware and
art ceramics. It can be blended especially well with the glaze
VTR 166, with a recommended ratio of 30:70.

The color development is excellent with all stains, especially in


the low temperature range.

VTR 102 is recommended for pink stains (CaSnSiCr). It is not


suitable for CoAl blue and has only limited suitability for cobalt
silicate blue and the inclusion pigments 270 547 and 270 548.

VTR 40 271 TM
transparent, glossy
temperature range: 1060 to 1100 °C

The glaze VTR 40 271 TM is the best choice for pink stains. It is
suitable for earthenware, tableware and stove tiles.

The color development of stains is good, but not with coloring


oxides.

Specialty: The addition of 6 to 8 g alumina to 100 g of glaze


results in a matt glaze that may be colored with all kinds of
stains.
page 4/22

Transparent Glazes, Lead Containing

VTR 40 134 F
transparent, glossy
PbO 39 weight %
temperature range: 950 to 1040 °C

The glaze VTR 40 134 F isa typical glaze for pink stains. It can be
easily colored with stains, especially with pink (CaSnSiCr).

VTR 40 134 F is a perfect choice in underglaze painting.

VTR 17
transparent, glossy
PbO 43 weight %
temperature range: 950 to 1040 °C

The glaze VTR 17 is usable for art ceramics and stove tiles,
especially for raw bodies.
It may be colored with stains and oxides, but not with pink
(CaSnSiCr).
The color development in a gas kiln is better than in the electrical
kiln.

VTR 39
transparent, glossy
PbO 2 weight %
temperature range: 980 to 1020 °C

The glaze VTR 39 is suitable for earthenware and art ceramics.

It may be colored with stains, except with pink.

VTR 40 5245 F
transparent, glossy
PbO 14 weight %
temperature range: 1040 to 1080 °C

The glaze VTR 40 5245 F is universally suitable transparent glaze


for earthenware, art ceramics and stove tiles.

It is especially suitable for raw bodies in gas kilns. With stains and
coloring oxides it shows a good color development. Granulated
glazes and stains may be stirred in.
page 5/22

Matt Glazes

VTR 40 525 F
matt, colorless, lead free
temperature range: 1020 to 1100 °C

The glaze 40 525 F is a universally suitable matt glaze for


earthenware, tableware, art ceramics and stove tiles.

It develops color stains nicely, even pink (CaSnSiCr) and all


inclusion pigments. Additionally, granulated glazes and stains
may be used.

In the upper temperature range (1080 to 1120 °C) the surface is


silk‐matt.

Specialty: the addition of 15 % zircon silicate results in a smooth,


white matt surface.

VTR 40 545 TM
colorless, silk‐matt, lead free
temperature range: 1020 to 1080 °C

The glaze 40 545 TM is a matt basic glaze for effect‐building


components, suitable for earthenware, art ceramics and stove
tiles.

It is perfect for color stains.

Interesting oversaturation effects are created by the addition of


all kinds of granulated glazes, stains and frits. These effects are
enhanced by additions of 248 030, 238 512 or 298 026.

Opaque Glazes
VBC 13
opaque, glossy, lead free
temperature range: 980 to 1060 °C

The glaze VBC 13 is suitable for earthenware, tableware and art


ceramics.

It fires well on raw bodies in gas kilns.

At firing temperatures higher than 1020 °C it may be used for


majolica painting.
page 6/22

Effect and Oversaturation Glazes

VBC 43 554 TM
beige, silk‐matt, low degree of crystalline eliminations,
lead free
temperature range: 1020 to 1140 °C

The glaze VBC 43 554 TM is ideal for earthenware, stove tiles and
art ceramics.

It can be colored with stains and is suitable for granulates.

The addition of 248 030 and 298 026 enhances the effects.

VBC 43 556 TF
beige, slight silk‐matt effects, lead free
temperature range: 1020 to 1080 °C

The glaze VBC 43 556 TF is a versatile earthenware glaze, ideal


also for stove tiles.

The coloring with stains is limited, but the coloring with frits and
oxides is possible.

The addition of all kinds of granitis enhances the oversaturation


effects. 248 030, 238 512 and/or 298 026 also show interesting
effects.

Specialty: the use of a base glaze 43 556 TF, colored with stains,
together with a top glaze of VTR 166 with 40 660 F or of 40 539
F, also colored with oxides, creates a very interesting
appearance.
Example 1

Top glaze:
Base glaze:
VTR 166 70
43 556 TF 100
40 660 TF 30
240 942 8
270 548 8
The red is very similar to a selenium red, but this special effect
cannot be achieved with a selenium glaze.

Example 2

Base glaze: Top glaze:


43 556 TF 100 40 539 F 100
220 946 5 270 968 15
The base glaze may preferably be colored dark. The top glaze
may be colored as pleases, but preferentially in contrasting
colors to the base glaze.
page 7/22

Fine or strong effects are created when


using different layer thicknesses of base
and/or top glaze. They can be adjusted
individually according to demand.
page 8/22

VBC 49 872 TM
opaque, silk‐matt, lead free
temperature range: 1000 to 1080 °C

This is a silky‐elegant effect glaze for earthenware, stove tiles and


art ceramics.

The glaze is suitable for creating pastel shades by the use of color
stains.

A surface refinement is achieved by the addition of 2 % 248 030.

Granitis enhance the eliminations significantly.

Example for a very elegant surface:

49 872 TM 100
248 030 2
zircon silicate 8
Stir into the glaze slip:
50 559 GY 15
59 570 GY 15
page 9/22

Stoneware Glazes
VTR 40 581 E
transparent, glossy, lead free
temperature range: normal firing 1190 to 1250 °C, fast
firing 1260 °C (4 hours)

The glaze VTR 40 581 E is a versatile stoneware glaze, easy to


color with stains, with high brilliance and perfectly suitable for
tableware.

The addition of granitis, like 248 030, results in nice effects.


Blended with 10 % aluminium oxide, a colorless matt glaze is
obtained, whereas 15 % zircon silicate create a glossy white
glaze.

Specialty: the addition of 5 to 15 % of the frit FTR 90 023 F lower


the melting point of the glaze VTR 40 581 F to 1140 to 1180 °C.

Crystals
The glaze 40 581 E as base glaze in combination with a top glaze
and with 248 030 develops crystals of different sizes.
Example:
Base glaze:
40 581 E, with zircon and stains
Top glaze:
kaolin 103
238 495 103
lithium carbonate 52
zinc oxide, lead free 52
alumina 31
FTR 90 564 M 175
FTR 90 5158 M 484

When adding 1 to 2 % of 248 030 to the top glaze, interesting


„dissolutions“ and crystalline effects are created. The addition of
3 to 5 % of 248 030 to the top glaze cause the formation of
crystals.

The size and intensity of the crystals can be influenced by the


quantity of 248 030 added to the top glaze and/or by the layer
thickness of the top glaze. Depending on the body and on the
firing conditions, the effects have to be adjusted individually.
page 10/22

VTRS 115
transparent, glossy, lead free
temperature range: 1150 to 1200 °C

The glaze VTRS 115 is a basic glaze for stoneware, for fired and
for raw bodies.

It is well suitable for ZrSiV and ZrSiPr stains and common


inclusion pigments.

VTRS 115 with raw material mixture and


FTR 90 564 M
temperature range: 1150 to 1220 °C

Different blending ratios show a fired surface from matt to


glossy.

Slight effects may be combined with all kinds of stains.

270 547 and 270 548 develop nicely in the glossy version up to
1180 °C.

Examples:
glossy:
VTRS 115 25
FTR 90564 M 17
raw material mixture 58

matt:
VTRS 115 15
FTR 90 564 M 23
raw material mixture 62

strongly matt:
VTRS 115 5
FTR 90 564 M 10
raw material mixture 85

Raw material mixture for the glaze VTRS 115:


238 495 99
zinc oxide, lead free 123
silica 148
kaolin 173
calc spar 210
sodium feldspar 247

The addition of 2 % 248 030 to the blends shows slight crystalline


eliminations in the case of the glossy version and interesting
eliminations in the matt versions.

The exchange of the more viscous frit 90 564 with the frit
11.37048.09 is possible. The eliminations are then decreased or
totally avoided. The firing temperature may then be increased to
1250 °C.
page 11/22

Stove Tiles

Fashionable colors for superior designs

Variation 1:
Brown wiped
Underglaze Decorating glaze

40 525 F 100,0 40 525 F 100,0


ZrSiO4 2,0 ZrSiO4 2,0
230 967 1,0 250 942 0,6
260 952 1,0 260 946 7,0
260 954 0,6 260 952 1,0
260 955 3,0
sprinkle thickly and wipe with a
spray evenly
sponge immediately

Variation 2:
Red wiped
Underglaze Decorating glaze

40 525 F 100,0 40 525 F 100,0


260 952 4,0 230 942 5,0
270 944 5,0 260 952 0,5
270 946 1,0
sprinkle thickly and wipe with a
spray evenly
sponge immediately

Variation 3:
Dark brown wiped
Underglaze Decorating glaze

40 525 F 100,0 40 525 F 100,0


240 942 2,0 230 946 2,0
260 955 8,0 230 967 2,0
260 946 2,0
260 952 0,4
270 946 2,0
sprinkle thickly and wipe with a
spray evenly
sponge immediately

Variation 4:
Dark red wiped
Underglaze Decorating glaze

40 525 F 100,0 40 525 F 100,0


260 952 4,0 240 942 2,0
270 944 5,0 260 955 8,0
sprinkle thickly and wipe with a
spray evenly
sponge immediately
page 12/22

Stylish design in up‐to‐date combinations

Orange in combination with chocolate brown


Orange
Underglaze; evenly sprayed
40 525 F 100,0
238 512 6,0
SnO2 5,0
ZnO 1 7,0

Stippling glaze 1 Stippling glaze 2

40 525 F 100,0 VTR 102 100,0


230 944 5,0
230 967 1,0
270 946 1,0

Chocolate brown
Underglaze; evenly sprayed
40 525 F 100,0
ZrSiO4 2,0
230 967 1,0
260 952 1,0
260 954 0,6
260 955 3,0

Stippling glaze 1 Stippling glaze 2

40 525 F 100,0 VTR 102 100,0


240 942 2,0
260 955 8,0

Yellow ‐ orange in combination with sand


Yellow ‐ orange

Glaze, evenly sprayed


40 545 TM 100,0
230 967 7,5
270 946 2,0
248 030 2,0
248 030, only stirred in

Sand
Underglaze; evenly Decorating glaze; sprinkeled
FCM 61094 100,0 40 545 TM 100,0
230 944 4,0
230 967 1,0
260 946 4,0
page 13/22

Rosé in combination with dark brown


Rosé underglaze Rosé stippling glaze
40 525 F 100,0 40 525 F 100,0
230 942 1,5 230 942 2,0
260 946 2,0
270 944 1,0

Dark brown
Underglaze, evenly sprayed
40 525 F 100,0
240 942 2,0
260 955 8,0

Stippling glaze 1 Stippling glaze 2


40 525 F 100,0 VTR 102 100,0
ZrSiO4 2,0
230 967 1,0
260 952 1,0
260 954 0,6
260 955 3,0

Sunny yellow in combination with blue


Sunny yellow underglaze Sunny yellow stippling glaze
40 525 F 100,0 40 525 F 100,0
230 967 2,0 230 967 8,0

Blue
Underglaze, evenly sprayed Stippling glaze 1
40 525 F 100,0 40 525 F 100,0
220 946 5,0 250 946 6,0
240 942 2,0

Stippling glaze 2 Stippling glaze 3


40 525 F 100,0 VTR 102 100,0
250 946 6,0
page 14/22

Conventional colors with a modern touch

Variation 1
Black ‐ blue marbled

Underglaze, evenly sprayed


40 525 F 100,0
230 942 5,0

Stippling glaze 1 Stippling glaze 2

40 525 F 100,0 40 525 F 100,0


250 946 6,0 250 946 6,0
CK‐15063 0,4

Variation 2
Black ‐ grey marbled
Underglaze, evenly sprayed
40 525 F 100,0
230 942 5,0

Stippling glaze 1 Stippling glaze 2

40 525 F 100,0 40 525 F 100,0


250 942 6,0 250 946 6,0
page 15/22

Up‐to‐date designs show the latest trends

Combination A

43 554 TM 100,0
230 944 6,0
230 967 4,0
270 944 0,5
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
279 992 GR 2,0

40 525 F 100,0
260 952 4,0
270 944 10,0
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
43 557 GR 4,0
47 319 GR 4,0

Combination B

43 554 TM 100,0
ZrSiO4 10,0
230 967 0,6
259 969 0,2
260 954 1,0
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
50 559 GY 5,0
59 570 GY 5,0

40 525 F 100,0
ZrSiO4 5,0
210 960 1,2
259 969 3,8
260 954 1,6
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
269 984 GR 1 2,0

1
H phrase 412
page 16/22

Combination C

43 554 TM 100,0
ZrSiO4 5,0
210 960 0,8
250 942 3,0
260 952 2,0
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
50 559 GY 5,0
59 570 GY 5,0

40 525 F 100,0
270 561 12,0
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
50 559 GY 5,0
59 570 GY 5,0

Combination D

43 554 TM 100,0
ZrSiO4 5,0
210 960 1,2
259 969 3,8
260 954 1,6
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
50 559 GY 5,0
59 570 GY 5,0

43 554 TM 100,0
270 561 12,0
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
50 559 GY 5,0
59 570 GY 5,0
page 17/22

Combination E

43 554 TM 100,0
250 946 6,0
240 942 0,2
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
50 559 GY 5,0
59 570 GY 5,0

43 554 TM 100,0
230 944 6,0
230 967 4,0
270 944 0,5
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
50 559 GY 5,0
59 570 GY 5,0

Combination F

43 554 TM 100,0
250 946 6,0
240 942 0,2
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
42 246 GR 4,0
45 164 GR 4,0

43 554 TM 100,0
230 946 6,0
230 967 4,0
270 944 0,5
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
279 992 GR 2,0
page 18/22

Combination G

FCM 61094 100,0


stir into the ready to use glaze slip
279 992 GR 2,0

43 554 TM 100,0
220 946 2 5,0
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
50 559 GY 5,0
59 570 GY 5,0

Combination H

43 554 TM 100,0
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
279 992 GR 2,0

43 554 TM 100,0
CK‐15063 6,0
220 946 3,0
250 946 2,0
stir into the ready to use glaze slip
42 246 GR 4,0
45 164 GR 4,0
page 19/22

Traditional colors with modern appearance

40 5245 F 100,0
Iron oxide 4,0

40 5245 F 100,0
1
Copper oxide 3,0
Iron oxide 1,0

40 5245 F 100,0
1
Copper oxide 4,0
Iron oxide 1,0

40 5245 F 100,0
Iron oxide 4,0
2
Manganese oxide 2,0

40 5245 F 100,0
Iron oxide 4,0
2
Manganese oxide 3,0

40 5245 F 100,0
1
Copper oxide 4,0
Iron oxide 1,0
3
Cobalt oxide 0,5

40 5245 F 100,0
3
Cobalt oxide 2,0

40 5245 F 100,0
2
Manganese oxide 4,0

1
GHS symbol 09, H phrase 400
2
GHS symbol 07, H phrases 302, 332
3
GHS symbol 08, H phrases 334, 412
page 20/22

Special Frits

FTR 90 255 lead free; frit with a c.t.e. of 40 (*10‐7/K); for correction of hair cracks

lead free; an alternative to lead frits (up to 30 % lead); in combination with kaolin and silica
FTR 90 710
suitable as a top coat for traditional firing; for earthenware and tableware

lead free; lithium frit; for correction of surface tension; causes effects and crystals; for
FTR 90 427
earthenware and stoneware

lead free; together with the frit FTR 90 420 used as a base for effect glazes;
FTR 90 428
for earthenware

FTR 90 420 lead free; ZnBa frit, base for matt elimination glazes; for earthenware

FTR 90 368 lead free; base for calcium containing glazes; for earthenware and tableware

lead free; barium frit; to be used instead of barium silicate; causes effects; for earthenware
FTR 90 564
and stoneware

FTR 90 51231 lead mono silicate

lead containing frit with 21.0 weight‐% lead;


FTR 90 352
zinc base for silk‐matt effect glazes

CE119201000 lead free; barium frit


1
GHS symbol 07, 08, 09, H phrases 302, 332, 360Df, 373, 410

Glaze Defects
page 21/22

Why do glaze defects occur? In the following


chapter the most common defects and hints to
avoid them are given.
Hair Cracks, Chipping and Peeling
Hair crack formation means the formation of a
network of finer or thicker cracks in the fired glaze,
Overfiring or Underfiring
sometimes directly after firing, sometimes later.
The most common reasons for glaze defects are
Except in some special glazes, the formation of
underfiring or overfiring.
cracks is not desired.
Underfiring causes a dry, scratchy surface. Often
There are several reasons for the formation of hair
this can be cured by a second firing at a higher
cracks. Normally cracks are occuring if the
temperature.
coefficient of thermal expansion of the glaze is too
high. Due to the tension during cooling the glaze is
Overfiring causes the glaze to flow. The glaze is
crazing. The addition of the frit 90 255 and/or
then thinner at the top and thicker at the bottom.
kaolin might help.
Sometimes it even drops from the body. Strongly
overfired ceramics may also show pinholes and
Cracks can also be caused by thermal shock due to
pitting, if the glaze reaches its evaporation
a too fast temperature change. Longer soaking
temperature. Overfiring cannot be corrected.
times and slower cooling help to avoid these
cracks. A thinner layer of glaze or the addition of
silica to the body are also advantageous.
Differing Coefficients of Thermal Expansion
The body and the glaze may have very different
In case of porous bodies with unglazed areas,
coefficients of thermal expansion (c.t.e.). If the
moisture might be absorbed, which may lead to an
c.t.e. of the glaze is too high, it might lead to the
expansion of the body. Then the body should be
formation of cracks. If it is too low, it might cause
fired at a higher temperature or more calc spar
chipping.
should be added to the body.
A too low c.t.e. might be adjusted by adding 2 to 7
% of the frit 90 167. If the c.t.e. is too high, 5 to 10
Peeling and chipping is caused by a glaze c.t.e. that
% of the frit 90 255 might correct this.
is too low. In this case the frit 90 167 should be
added to the glaze.
Firing at lower temperatures and faster cooling
Application Problems and Adhesion of the
could help. Perhaps also the feldspar and/or clay
Unfired Glaze
content of the body may be increased.
Wrong application of the glaze is the reason for
several glaze defects. A too thin application might
Very important is the formation of a good
result in rough surfaces and also influence the
intermediate layer, that means the adhesion of the
glaze color. A glaze application that is too thick
glaze to the body. A good intermediate layer is
promotes running and blistering. Uneven
able to equalize the tension between glaze and
application causes stains and stripes, in the color
body. Longer firing cycles and a sufficient soaking
as well as in the surface structure.
time enhance the formation of the intermediate
Mistakes during application also influence the
layer.
adhesion of the glaze to the body. The body must
be clean and dry before the glaze is applied. If a
second glaze should be applied on top, the first
Rolling off or Contraction of the Glaze after Firing
must be dried completely before doing so.
When rolling off or contracting, the glaze leaves
Adhesion problems often cause a rolling off of the
empty areas on the body after firing.
glaze.
Rolling off occurs if the glaze is not sticking to the
Adhesion problems might be avoided by testing
body correctly. This might be the case if the body
the glaze slip before application. The weight per
was not completely free of grease, dirt or
litre and the viscosity should be measured.
moisture, or if the surface of the body is too
To keep the glaze slip from settling, a suspending
smooth. Also a too thick layer of glaze can cause
agent should be used. When glazing raw bodies,
adhesion problems. Sometimes a glaze that is
adhesive should always be used.
milled too fine can be the reason for rolling off.
Rolling off also occurs if the raw glaze was not
dried long enough.
Too much opacifier may also lead to rolling off.
Matt glazes with a high content of clay tend to
rolling off, like too viscous glazes do.
page 22/22

If the surface tension is too high, the glazes might Matt Stains, Glossy Areas and Discolorations
contract to droplets. This can be cured by One can distinguish between matt areas in a glossy
additions of lithium, alkali or lead, which lower the glaze and glossy areas in a matt glaze. Additionally,
surface tension. discolorations or traces on fired pieces may occur.

There are several reasons for matt stains. Among


Blistering and Pinholes them are inhomogenious glaze applications or too
Blisters and pinholes are often formed by low firing temperatures. The evaporation of fluxes,
evaporating gas from the body or from the glaze e.g. lead, during firing leaves no damage if the
while melting during the firing. ventilation flaps of the kiln are left open. If there is
In most cases the outgassing process leaves excess water during heating, a good ventilation
enough time for the glaze to flow back and form an also helps.
even surface. If there is too much gas or the glaze
is too viscous, the glaze might solidify although the Glossy areas often are caused by too thin glaze
gas has not evaporated completely. After firing, layers or temperatures that are too high. The kiln
blisters and pinholes remain. atmosphere may be improved by sufficient air
supply while heating and slow cooling.
Outgassing may have different reasons. Air in the
body is often already formed during processing or Discolorations often are formed by evaporated
due to the degradation of finished body material. metal oxides, which were added to the glaze in
In order to reduce air bubbles in the body, opening pure form or as part of a color stain, e.g.
materials can be used. chromium, copper or cobalt oxide. If the
In the glaze, the formation of blisters is enhanced evaporation is very high without proper
by too thick glaze layers or too high surface ventilation, even tiny crystals may occur. Only a
tension or viscosity. sufficient ventilation of the kiln may solve the
problem.
Mistakes during firing also increase the formation
of blisters: too high temperature, a reductive kiln
atmosphere at the beginning, too short firing
cycles or too short soaking times. The kiln should
be well ventilated at all times.
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Glaze Properties

Product no. Type % PbO C.T.E. Firing

Art ceramics/
eartheware
Tableware/

Tableware/
[10‐7/K] temperature °C

stoneware

stove tiles

glossy

matt
VTR 40 539 F transparent glaze 0 61 x x x 1040 ‐ 1100
VTR 166 transparent glaze 0 56 x x x 1040 ‐ 1100
VTR 320 transparent glaze 0 62 x x 920 ‐ 980
VTR 102 transparent glaze 0 64 x x x 980 ‐ 1070
VTR 40 271 TM transparent glaze 0 60 x x x 1060 ‐ 1100
VTR 40 5245 F transparent glaze 14 55 x x x 1040 ‐ 1080
VTR 40 134 F transparent glaze 39 52 x x 950 ‐ 1040
VTR 17 transparent glaze 43 54 x x 950 ‐ 1040
VTR 39 transparent glaze 2 60 x x x 980 ‐ 1020
VTR 40 525 F matt glaze 0 57 x x x 1020 ‐ 1100
VTR 40 545 TM matt glaze 0 62 x x x 1020 ‐ 1080
FCM 61094 matt glaze 19 55 x x 1040 ‐ 1100
VBC 49 7654 opaque glaze 0 55 x x 980 ‐ 1050
VBC 13 opaque glaze 0 58 x x x 980 ‐ 1060
VBC 43 554 TM effect glaze 0 62 x x x 1020 ‐ 1140
VBC 43 556 TF effect glaze 0 65 x x x 1020 ‐ 1080
VBC 49 872 TM 1 effect glaze 0 58 x x x 1000 ‐ 1080
VTR 40 581 E stoneware glaze 0 59 x x 1190 ‐ 1260
VTRS 115 stoneware glaze 0 66 x x 1150 ‐ 1200
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