Papers by Author: G. Monrós

Abstract: Different crystalline phases (tetragonal zirconia, titanite, celsian, diopside, anortite, zircon, scheelite, casiterite, gahnite and spodumene) have been devitrificated into a transparent ceramic glaze by addition of oxides that acts as crystallisation agents. Microstructure, wear resistance and gloss of glass ceramic surface obtained on fired modified glazes are studied. All crystalline phases diminish the brittleness index of the original transparent glaze. Anortite stands out among reinforcing phases that produces dull surfaces associated with high roughness. On the other hand, zircon stands out among the phases that improve gloss surface together wear resistance.

Abstract: This paper analyse the wear resistance of high reflective metal oxide films of TiO2 (anatase), Fe2O3 (hematite), ZrO2 (Zirconia) and SnO2 (Casiterite) deposited by screen printing over a conventional ceramic glaze (molar composition 0,2CaO.0,15ZnO.0,05K2O.0,1Al2O3 0,45SiO2.0,05ZrO2). All oxide coatings increase the gloss of the substrate producing a lustre effect. Anatase films stand out for their high gloss valour and low roughness Ra. Likewise, all lustres improve the wear resistance of the glaze substrate. Hematite and casiterite coatings stand out for their relatively high wear resistance maintaining relatively high reflectivity.