Semivitreous (in ceramics such as bricks)
Semivitreous refers to the degree of vitrification, or glassiness, in ceramic materials like brick. It describes a partial but not complete level of vitrification. In brickmaking, the firing temperature greatly impacts vitrification. Higher temperatures promote vitrification as silica and alumina compounds fuse. Fully vitrified bricks… Read More »Semivitreous (in ceramics such as bricks)