Articles
  • Microwave fast drying and sintering complex morphology of porcelain and gres chamotte 0.5

  • Francisco Moreno Candela* and Jose Antonio Aguilar Galeab

  • aUniversity Barcelona
    bUniversity Sevilla

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Abstract

In this research, microwave thermal processing of refractory clays is studied using minimal time. With the objective of studying the feasibility of using this technology in artistic ceramics or jewelry with complex morphologies. To do this, the differences in behavior are analyzed, in terms of heating, not only their dielectric properties according to various ceramic materials, but also confronting the differences by dimension and shape of the pieces. Once the research is completed, its viability for the area is accredited without detecting devaluations in the characterization of the sampling and with a temporary reduction of 66% compared to the conventional system, results highlight the advantages that this energy source can offer in the production of artistic models and the interest of researching it.


Keywords: Microwave sintering, Ceramics-sculpture, Artworks innovation.

This Article

  • 2024; 25(3): 465-473

    Published on Jun 30, 2024

  • 10.36410/jcpr.2024.25.3.465
  • Received on Nov 23, 2023
  • Revised on May 9, 2024
  • Accepted on May 9, 2024

Correspondence to

  • Francisco Moreno Candel

  • University Barcelona
    E-mail: pamorenocan@ub.edu

  • E-mail: pamorenocan@ub.edu