Glass and Ceramic Chemicals

Glass and Ceramic Chemicals and Their Applications

At MTC Chemical, we offer a wide range of chemical products tailored for the glass and ceramic industries. These chemicals play a critical role in the processing of raw materials used in glass and ceramic production, enhancing the durability of products, and improving their aesthetic properties. Below, you will find detailed information about our glass and ceramic chemicals and their applications.

Aluminum Oxide

Aluminum oxide is widely used in ceramic production. Its high heat resistance and hardness enhance the durability of ceramic products. It is also used as an opacifier in glass production.

Ammonia (Liquid)

Ammonia is used as a cleaning and surface treatment chemical in glass production. Ammonia vapor cleans impurities from glass surfaces, increasing their clarity. It can also be used in various ceramic processes.

Ammonium Bifluoride

Ammonium bifluoride is used in the polishing and etching of glass surfaces. This chemical removes matting from glass surfaces and imparts a shine. It is also used as a surface treatment chemical in the ceramic industry.

Copper Oxide

Copper oxide is used to add color to ceramic glazes, particularly to achieve green and blue tones. It is also used in glass production for similar purposes.

Barium Carbonate

Barium carbonate is used as an opacifier and colorant in both ceramic and glass production. In ceramic glazes, it is used to achieve matte surfaces, while in glass production, it provides opacity and whiteness.

Borax

Borax is used as a flux in glass production. It is also used to increase the fluidity of ceramic glazes and to ensure surface smoothness. Borax is known for enhancing the durability of ceramic products.

Bentonite

Bentonite is used as a plasticizer in ceramic bodies. This chemical improves workability and prevents cracking during shaping. It can also be used as a suspension agent in glass production.

Boric Acid

Boric acid is a commonly used component in the glass and ceramic industries. In glass production, it is used to increase heat resistance, while in ceramic glazes, it provides brightness and durability.

Zinc Oxide

Zinc oxide is used in ceramic glazes to achieve white coloration. It is also used as a color regulator in glass production. Zinc oxide maintains its stability at high temperatures and enhances the durability of products.

Diethylene Glycol

Diethylene glycol is used as a surface treatment chemical in the glass and ceramic industries. This chemical is particularly preferred for enhancing the shine of glass surfaces and improving the surface quality of ceramic products.

Iron Oxide Hematite

Iron oxide hematite is used as a colorant in ceramic glazes and glass production. It is particularly preferred for achieving red and brown tones and provides color stability at high temperatures.

PEG 400/200

PEG 400/200 is used as a plasticizer in ceramic production. This chemical improves the workability of ceramic bodies and facilitates the shaping process. It is also used in various surface treatments in glass production.

Hydrofluoric Acid

Hydrofluoric acid is a strong acid used in the etching and engraving of glass surfaces. This chemical is preferred for creating patterns on glass surfaces and ensuring smoothness. It can also be used for cleaning ceramic surfaces.

Kaolin

Kaolin is a type of clay widely used in ceramic production. This material increases the plasticity of ceramic bodies and facilitates the shaping of products. It is also used as a filler in glass production.

Cobalt Oxide

Cobalt oxide is used as a colorant in ceramic glazes to achieve blue coloration. This chemical maintains color stability even at high temperatures. It is also used for similar purposes in glass production.

Cryolite

Cryolite is a flux used in glass production. This chemical lowers the melting point of glass and makes it easier to process. It is also used in ceramic production.

Lead Oxide

Lead oxide is a component used in both glass and ceramic production. This chemical improves the optical properties of glass and enhances the brightness of ceramic glazes. Lead oxide is also used as an additive in glass products.

Lithium Carbonate

Lithium carbonate is a component used in ceramic glazes. This chemical lowers the melting point of the glaze and improves the surface quality of ceramic products. It is also used in glass production.

Magnesium Oxide

Magnesium oxide is a filler used in both glass and ceramic production. This chemical increases the heat resistance of products and improves surface quality. It is also used as a filler in glass production.

Manganese Dioxide

Manganese dioxide is used as a colorant in ceramic glazes and glass production. This chemical is used to achieve black and brown tones and maintains color stability even at high temperatures.

Potassium Hydroxide

Potassium hydroxide is an alkali used in both glass and ceramic production. This chemical is used as a flux in glass production and increases the workability of ceramic bodies.

Potassium Nitrate

Potassium nitrate is a component used in both glass and ceramic production. This chemical improves the optical properties of glass and enhances the brightness of ceramic glazes.

Potassium Carbonate

Potassium carbonate is used to increase the workability of ceramic bodies. It is also used as a flux in glass production and lowers the melting point of glass.

Potassium Silica Fluoride

Potassium silica fluoride is used in ceramic glazes to provide opacity and color. This chemical enhances the aesthetic properties of ceramic products and improves surface quality. It is also used for similar purposes in glass production.

Potassium Sulfate

Potassium sulfate is a component used in both glass and ceramic production. This chemical increases the durability of products and improves surface quality.

Selenium Dioxide

Selenium dioxide is a colorant used in both glass and ceramic production. This chemical is used to achieve red and orange tones and maintains color stability even at high temperatures.

Soda-Sodium Carbonate (Light-Heavy)

Sodium carbonate is one of the most commonly used components in glass production. This chemical lowers the melting point of glass and makes it easier to process. It is also used as a filler in ceramic production.

Sodium Polyacrylate 45%

Sodium polyacrylate is used in ceramic bodies to increase water retention capacity. This chemical accelerates the drying process of ceramic products and prevents cracking.

Sodium Nitrate

Sodium nitrate is a component used in both glass and ceramic production. This chemical lowers the melting point of glass and enhances the brightness of ceramic glazes.

Sodium Sulfite

Sodium sulfite is a reducing agent used in ceramic production. This chemical improves the workability of ceramic bodies and facilitates the shaping process. It is also used for similar purposes in glass production.

Sodium Silica Fluoride

Sodium silica fluoride is a component used in both glass and ceramic production. This chemical improves the opacity and color properties of products and enhances surface quality.

Sodium Tripolyphosphate

Sodium tripolyphosphate is used in ceramic production to increase water retention capacity and improve the workability of the body. This chemical accelerates the drying process of ceramic products.

Strontium Carbonate

Strontium carbonate is a component used in both glass and ceramic production. This chemical improves the opacity and color properties of glass and ceramic products.

Triethanolamine (TEA)

Triethanolamine is used to improve the workability of ceramic bodies. This chemical facilitates the shaping of the body and enhances the surface quality of ceramic products.

Tetrekal

Tetrekal is a component used in both glass and ceramic production. This chemical increases the durability of products and improves surface quality.

Zirconium Silicate

Zirconium silicate is used in ceramic glazes to achieve opacity and brightness. This chemical enhances the aesthetic properties of ceramic products and improves surface quality. It is also used for similar purposes in glass production.

Zinc Selenite

Zinc selenite is a colorant used in both glass and ceramic production. This chemical is used to achieve yellow and orange tones and maintains color stability even at high temperatures.

General Product Characteristics

Below is a table summarizing the characteristics and applications of the glass and ceramic chemicals mentioned above: