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What is Slip casting?

Viscosity

Viscosity
Viscosity refers to the mobility of the slip; its “thickness” or “runniness”. A slip that has high viscosity is thick like syrup and one that has low viscosity is fluid. A deflocculant is used to lower the viscosity of a slip and make it more fluid. This lower viscosity, in turn, makes it possible to add more dry material, which again raises the viscosity.

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