Dependence of Casting Properties of Ceramic Slips on Water Hardness

It is established that the casting properties of majolica slip depend on the water hardness, the concentration of the electrolyte, and the type of argillaceous component in the ceramic mixture. An increase in water hardness leads to an inevitable increase in the content of electrolyte and the moisture of slip. The casting properties of slip can be stabilized by using water of constant hardness and by monitoring additional parameters.