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Apparently invisible. Chemistry in ceramics. — 75 episodes

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Semi-finished media for solvent-based glues, inks and digital effects production

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Technological evolution of ceramic grit binders

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Sanitizing, biocides and preservatives: the role of the PREVENTOL range

4

Chemical product labelling: a practical guide

5

Tenacer: Z&S temporary binders

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Water-based digital glues by Z&S: development, technology, and application

7

Rheological additives in ceramics: principles, functions and role

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On black cores and degassing: analyzing a defect

9

Bubbles, surfactants, and defoamers

10

Cratering phenomena and ceramic glazes: in short

11

Rheology in a nutshell: fundamentals, applications, and role

12

Wetting agents: functions and applications in the ceramic industry

13

Water conductivity and industrial processes

14

Chemicals for ceramic glazes: the grinding phase

15

Maintenance fluids and ceramic digital printers: cleaner, stand-by fluid, and model fluid

16

Temporary binders: functions and actions

17

Behind the scenes of innovation: exploring the challenges and methodology behind the development of chemical auxiliaries

18

Top glaze: what it is, what it is used for, and how to apply it

19

Chimic-A.I. – Chemistry Through the Eyes of Artificial Intelligence. A Playful Experiment

20

Melting materials and ceramic production: what they are and what they are for

21

Ceramic production and digital processes: productivity, challenges, and preventive actions

22

Reverse Osmosis: problems and solutions in water treatment

23

Suspending agents: nature, function, and chemical-physical principles

24

Complexing agents and ceramic production: what they are and how they work

25

Relief surfaces and ceramic production (3D effects): methods and techniques

26

Preparatory stages of the digital printing process: from files to ceramic support

27

Digital printing: opportunities and challEnges in heavy clay ceramics

28

Operating temperature & ceramic production

29

Chemicals for ceramic production: a focus on deflocculant and binders

30

Analysis of ceramic suspensions: tools and purposes

31

Chemicals & seasonality: problems and suggestions

32

Chemicals & seasonality: problems and suggestions

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Glaze and grit suspensions: differences & similarities

34

Cratering phenomena: what they are, how they develop and how to manage them

35

Carboxymethylcellulose: what is it for & how to use it?

36

Plasticity of ceramic mixtures: values and application fields

37

How to improve the printing definition of digital inks?

38

Scanning Electron Microscope & ceramic production

39

Sodium silicate & deflocculation of ceramic mixtures

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Ceramic firing cycle, emissions and chemism of digital inks

41

Foam formation within ceramic glazes: how to deal with it?

42

Ceramic glaze application & technical defects: the tv effect

43

Excessive viscosity of the slip: causes & remedies

44

Glazes/engobes bacterial degradations: technical & aesthetic consequences

45

Digital inks & ceramic production: what do we need to know

46

Ceramic glazes, surface tension & chemicals

47

Ceramic slips & rheological behavior

48

Formaldehyde, ceramic production & environmental impact

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Ceramic suspensions & rheological behavior

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Deflocculation of ceramic mixtures

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Ceramic glazes, dusting phenomena & digital printing decoration

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Surface protection treatments, emissions & regulations

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Ceramic production, chemicals & reduction of the environmental impact (part two)

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Ceramic production, chemicals & reduction of the environmental impact (part one)

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Ceramic glazes: application systems, rheology & synthetic chemicals.

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What benefits can you get by using water-based digital glues?

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Water-based digital glues and ceramic ceramic production: what are they and how do they work?

58

Black core: origin of the problem and resolutive actions

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Chemicals for application developed before and after the digital printing process (Part two)

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Chemicals for application developed before and after digital printing process (Part one)

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Chemicals for ceramic mixtures: a short overview

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Superficial halos formation during the drying process

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Chemicals & ceramic glaze application (Part two)

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Chemicals and ceramic glaze application (Part one)

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Dry grit application by means of analogical systems

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Digital glaze application by means of non piezoelectric systems

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Mechanical resistance of green and dried ceramic material

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Superficial pinholes of ceramic tiles: roots, causes & remedies

69

Clogging of spray nozzle during grit application

70

Surface protective products & post-treatment criticalities

71

Process waters & critical issues

72

Bacterial degradation of semi-finished products

73

Why do slurries jellify during stocking?

74

Why do tiles explode in the kiln?

75

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