Carbon burnout

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Carbon burnout

Carbon burnout: Materials used in ceramics contain naturally occurring impurities that can affect the colour, appearance and maturing temperature of the product. Carbon, found in most clays, is normally considered one of these impurities. Carbon can also be present in the additives and binders which make up clay bodies, slips, decals and lusters.

   

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