Improved rheological characterisation of ceramic slips and glazes using zeta potential measurements

Project Information

Grant agreement ID: SMT4965007

Project closed

Start date 17 September 1996

End date 11 June 1997

Funded under

• Specific research and technological development programme in the field of standards, measurements and testing, 1994-1998

Total cost € 0,00

EU contribution No data

Coordinated by

JAMES KENT (CERAMIC MATERIALS) LTD.
United Kingdom

Objective

The characterisation and quality control of materials used in the whitewares industry for production processes is critical to ensure high yields. At present the ceramic industry relies heavily on the preparation, processing and use of a wide variety of aqueous suspensions of clay and mineral powders. Currently the rheology of these is controlled by torsion viscometry and density data but these methods are somewhat crude and often give poor results. By the use of Zeta Potential as a quality control and research tool it is intended to reduce losses caused by the use of unsuitable products.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › materials engineering › ceramics

Programme(s)

• FP4-SMT - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of standards, measurements and testing, 1994-1998

Topic(s)

• 01 - Measurements for quality European products

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

EAW - Exploratory awards

Coordinator

JAMES KENT (CERAMIC MATERIALS) LTD.

• EU contribution: No data
• Address: Foundation Street Fenton ; ST4 2HB Fenton - Stoke-on-Trent ; United Kingdom
• Total cost: No data