What is porcelain made of?
Q: What is porcelain made of?
A: Porcelain is a ceramic material made from clay-type materials and kaolinite, which are heated to high temperatures.
Q: How many types of porcelain are there?
A: There are three types of porcelain: hard-paste porcelain, soft-paste porcelain and bone china.
Q: What is the difference between hard-paste and soft-paste porcelains?
A: Hard-paste porcelains are fired at 1400 degrees Celsius while soft-pastes are fired at 1200 oC.
Q: What ingredients make up bone china?
A: Bone china is a type of soft-paste porcelain made from bone ash and kaolinite.
Q: How do raw materials for making porcelain become usable?
A: The raw materials for making porcelain are mixed with water to form a plastic paste that can be worked into the desired shape before firing in a kiln.
Q: Is kaolinite used in all types of porcelains?
A: Yes, kaolinite is used in all types of porcelains.
