Testing of Ceramic Materials & Products
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This intermediate level course details the purpose and significance of the drying process in ceramic manufacturing and the factors that influence the safe and effective drying of ceramic items. You will explore the fundamental principles behind the drying mechanism, including how moisture evaporates from ceramic materials and the physical changes that occur during this critical stage in production.
You will learn how to determine the safe rate of drying and the importance of controlling moisture loss to prevent cracking, warping, and other defects. Additionally, you will gain knowledge of how to identify and manage issues, such as shrinkage, moisture distribution, surface effects, drying time and handling. The course will introduce the principles of humidity drying, including how relative humidity, temperature and air circulation affect the drying process.
The course also includes specific requirements of drying plaster moulds, discussing the unique considerations and methods needed to dry these moulds effectively without causing damage.
If you are working in ceramics, material science or a different field and you have an interest in learning more about drying methods in ceramics, then this course is of benefit to you. To make the most of this course, a basic understanding of ceramics or materials is advised. However, there are no specific pre-requisites to this course meaning even if you are not familiar with ceramics, you will still be able to benefit from this course and increase your understanding.
If you are not familiar with the basic principles of ceramics, to get the most out of this course, we recommend you first take one of the below suggested courses.
To learn more about the basics of traditional ceramics, we recommend taking this course.
To learn more about the basics of traditional and advanced ceramics, we recommend taking this course.
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