Grantee Research Project Results
Elimination of Lead from Ceramic Glazes by Refractive Index Tailoring
EPA Grant Number: R830420C008Subproject: this is subproject number 008 , established and managed by the Center Director under grant R830420
(EPA does not fund or establish subprojects; EPA awards and manages the overall grant for this center).
Center: Center for Environmental and Energy Research (CEER)
Center Director: Earl, David A.
Title: Elimination of Lead from Ceramic Glazes by Refractive Index Tailoring
Investigators: Carty, William
Institution: Alfred University
EPA Project Officer: Aja, Hayley
Project Period: May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2007
Project Amount: Refer to main center abstract for funding details.
RFA: Targeted Research Center (2002) Recipients Lists
Research Category: Congressionally Mandated Center , Targeted Research
Objective:
Develop a lead-free glaze with the visual appearance of a leaded glaze. The hypothesis that an index of refraction gradient with localized lower surface viscosity yields a visually higher quality glaze will be tested.
Approach:
To get the localized characteristics within the glaze, the chemical composition must be locally tailored. A dual glazing process of two different compositions is proposed control the chemical composition within the glaze.
Expected Results:
The EPA has made a continuous effort to limit the use of lead in various industrial products and processes. The main reluctance of the dinnerware industry to change to lead-free glazes is the importance of visual appearance in the product. The creation of a lead-free glaze with durability and optical qualities at least as good as that exhibited by leaded glazes would help end the use of leaded glazes in U.S. whitewares industry.
Supplemental Keywords:
Pb-free glazes, whiteware glazes, refractive index, glaze,, RFA, Scientific Discipline, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, Sustainable Industry/Business, Sustainable Environment, Environmental Chemistry, Technology for Sustainable Environment, pollution prevention, cleaner production, environmental sustainability, alternative materials, lead free ceramic glaze, refractive index tailoring, environmentally benign alternative, environemntally benign lead substituteProgress and Final Reports:
Main Center Abstract and Reports:
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