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Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating raw materials, generally including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between 1,200 °C (2,192 °F) and 1,400 °C (2,552 °F). The toughness, strength, and translucence of porcelain arise mainly from the formation of glass and the mineral mullite within the fired body at these high temperatures. Porcelain derives its present name from old Italian porcellana (cowrie shell) because of its resemblance to the translucent surface of the shell. Porcelain can informally be referred to as "china" in some English-speaking countries, as China was the birth place of porcelain making. Properties associated with porcelain include low permeability and elasticity; considerable strength, hardness, glassiness, brittleness, whiteness, translucence, and resonance; and a high resistance to chemical attack and thermal shock. For the purposes of trade, the Combined Nomenclature of the European Communities defines porcelain as being "completely vitrified, hard, impermeable (even before glazing), white or artificially coloured, translucent (except when of considerable thickness) and resonant." However, the term porcelain lacks a universal definition and has "been applied in a very unsystematic fashion to substances of diverse kinds which have only certain surface-qualities in common" (Burton 1906). Porcelain is used to make table, kitchen, sanitary, and decorative wares; objects of fine art; and tiles. Its high resistance to the passage of electricity makes porcelain an excellent insulator. Dental porcelain is used to make false teeth, caps, crowns and veneers. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What is the best porcelain tile manufacturer? Q. I want to install a travertine tile look alike floor, but i hear porcelain tile is less maintenance. Does anyone have that kind of particular floor? Asked by in the valley - Sat Aug 25 22:13:07 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. There are quite a few different manufactures of travertine look a like tiles. If I were you I would look at Arizona tile, Bedrosians, and Emser. I personally just installed a Bedrosians Roma grecca noce 13x13 in my house and I love it, however it is more of a rustic unfilled look. Answered by bianchijen - Sun Aug 26 13:43:36 2007 How do I find out how much porcelain dolls are worth? Q. My wife has some porcelain dolls laying around & we don't want to just throw them away in case they're worth money. Where can I find out how much these are worth if anything? Asked by Jason - Fri Apr 16 21:13:07 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. look on ebay and compare the prices Answered by Eagle Eye - Fri Apr 16 22:47:25 2010 What can I use to remove paint from porcelain and brass?
Q. Hi, the previous owners of our 1937 home liked to ruin the original pieces by painting terribly all over them. I'd like to remove paint from some porcelain built-ins in our bathroom (such as a soap holder, for example) as well as some brass pieces from door knobs and handles. I am not sure if paint thinner will ruin porcelain or brass. Thank you! Asked by Ms Cool - Fri Oct 20 01:07:24 2006 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments A. Remove fixtures if possible to protect walls. Paint/varnish stripper is safe for your needs, but be sure to follow directions and use in a well ventilated area. If you want to "antique" the brass, put the piece in a closable container suspending it over a pool of household ammonia which has a piece of copper in it. After a few hours it will look years older. You can check this by "Googling" antiquing brass. Answered by hwfiedler - Fri Oct 20 22:45:11 2006 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Porcelain"
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