Techno File: Phase and Eutectics
There are three phases of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Many substances that are solid at room temperature can be … Read More
Tag: wollastonite; calcium silicate
CaSiO3—used in partial replacement of silica and whiting in high-temperature bodies, improves thermal shock resistance. In some cases, it is used in place of whiting to eliminate L.O.I. Toxic in inhalation. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Technofile: Geology for Potters
Rocks
Rocks can be classified into three types: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. The igneous rocks most useful to potters are felsic … Read More
