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Superficial halos formation during the drying process

Superficial halos formation during the drying process

FromApparently invisible. Chemistry in ceramics.


Superficial halos formation during the drying process

FromApparently invisible. Chemistry in ceramics.

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Apr 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In ceramic, the drying process takes place inside dryers where raw tiles are placed on metal supports (roller stands) for a preset time, until the residual humidity's percentage is close to 0%.The heating to which the ceramic body is subjected leads to a migration of the water molecules and so to their evaporation.Sometimes this process can be not completely homogeneous over the entire surface of the tile. More precisely: the parts of the ceramic body that rest on the basket rollers may have different evaporation times compared to those areas of the tile that are not in contact with the metal parts of the dryer.This different evaporation process can sometimes produce striped halos on the surface that may remain visible even after the drying cycle. What are the reasons and the mechanisms of the problem and what kind of actions must be previously take to avoid it?
Released:
Apr 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (35)

Aware of how complex the problems related to the world of chemistry applied to ceramic production processes can be, we want to share our knowledge with those who want to orient themselves or train for passion or profession.Through a simple and direct language, the podcast aims to be an educational space with a focus on products, applications and processes.The journey unfolds along the ceramic production lines.At each stage a topic.At each topic a critical issue.At each critical issue, when possible, a solution.