Ceramics

Ceramics manufacturing depends on a specific mix of raw materials to hit its production, cost, and quality targets. PlaxRaw supplies these materials with consistent specifications and reliable batch-to-batch supply.

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01Applications

Applications

Uses fine, low-iron clay bodies for whiteness and translucency, with tight control on shrinkage during firing.

Requires high green strength and dimensional stability to survive complex casting and glazing before firing.

Relies on flux-rich formulations to achieve fast firing cycles and low water absorption for durability.

Demands high-purity minerals to control thermal expansion and electrical/insulating performance.

Uses coarser, cost-effective clay blends since visual perfection matters less than strength and weather resistance.

MaterialRoleEstimated Share of Batch
Bentonite
Bentonite
Plasticizer/suspension aid
Improves plasticity and suspension stability in casting slips, boosting green (pre-fired) strength.
1-3%
Feldspar
Feldspar
Flux
Acts as a flux that melts during firing, lowering the required firing temperature and forming a glassy bonding phase.
15-25%
Kaolin
Kaolin
Primary clay body
The primary clay component providing plasticity for forming and whiteness in the fired body.
25-45%
Talc
Talc
Flux/thermal stabilizer
Reduces thermal expansion and firing shrinkage, especially in wall tile and steatite-type bodies.
10-25%

Bars show a quick approximate share in a general formulation for this industry — actual ratios vary by product and production line.

02Common Challenges

Common Manufacturing Challenges

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Whiter, brighter bodiesLower firing shrinkageConsistent batch-to-batch qualityReduced energy consumptionFewer glaze defectsHigher green strength
03Knowledge Center

Related Knowledge

Firing Shrinkage and Warping in Ceramic Bodies

Firing Shrinkage and Warping in Ceramic Bodies

Flux Content and Firing Temperature in Ceramic Bodies

Flux Content and Firing Temperature in Ceramic Bodies

Glaze Crawling and Pinholing — Root Causes in Ceramics

Glaze Crawling and Pinholing — Root Causes in Ceramics

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