Substances in Common Use — Science STD 9 — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceSubstances in Common Use2 Marks
Question
How is a ceramic article made?
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Answer
When clay is kneaded in water, shaped and then fired in a kiln at a temperature of 1000 to 1150 °C, a porous ceramic is formed.
To overcome the porosity, the fired object is covered with finely ground glass powder suspended in water (glaze) and is then fired again. As a result, the surface of the ceramic becomes shiny and its porosity disappears.
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