Patricia Anne B.

Francisco
Clay and Ceramics quiz

1. It is an inorganic, nonmetallic solid prepared by the action of heat and subsequent

cooling.
Ans. Ceramic
2. The term ceramics comes from the Greek word keramikos, which means?
Ans. burnt stuff
3. It is a very fine particles of dirt which float in a stream or river and then sink to the
bottom, where they press on each other and stick together.
Ans. Clay
4. Type of clay that is extremely plastic, fine grained sedimentary clay, which may contain
some organic matter.
Ans. Ball Clay
5. Sometimes referred to as China clay because it was first used in China. Used for
Porcelain.
Ans. Kaolin
6-8. Different types of clay
Ans. Kaolin, Ball Clay, Fire Clay, Stoneware, Common red clay and Shale clay,
Bentonite
9. Is a material, often a mineral, which is used to shape or finish a work piece through
rubbing which leads to part of the work piece being worn away.
Ans. Abrasive
10-15. 6 Basic Processes
Ans. Milling, Batching, Mixing, Firing, Drying, Forming

Patricia Anne B. Francisco

Assignment
Glass material that is used in dry glazing is crushed frits. Crushed frits
are a product that is normally applied dry. They are produced by
crushing the frit. Their design is based on a suitable selection of frits,
and the ideal grain size distribution is studied and defined according to
the desired ceramic effect.