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- the bricks were underfired, that is, not brought up to and maintained at the minimum temperature of 950°C during the firing of the kiln;
Chapter 9 1989
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But also as said above, the problem is not something that happens in an hour over a dinner -- the only danger could be if something with high acid content (salsas, lime, tomato or vinegar in the recipes, for example) is stored in a colorful, underfired ceramic dish for a long time.
Hot dishes 2004
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But also as said above, the problem is not something that happens in an hour over a dinner -- the only danger could be if something with high acid content (salsas, lime, tomato or vinegar in the recipes, for example) is stored in a colorful, underfired ceramic dish for a long time.
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These glazes are usually smoother than underfired matt glazes.
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This type of matt glaze usually produces a more smooth surface than underfired matt glazes.
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Engobes for biscuit application are more like underfired glazes.
10. Decoration 1993
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It is sometimes necessary when glazes do not work correctly the first time - they may be too thin, underfired or not the right color.
10. Decoration 1993
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If the new glaze seems underfired (dry surface), the fluxes can be increased.
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Often these underfired glazes will have other problems such as blisters and pinholes, but some glossy glazes make very good matt glazes if fired a few cones below their normal temperature.
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Similarly, adding refractory oxides to a glaze (such as china clay or calcium carbonate) will produce a matt glaze that really is just an underfired glossy glaze.
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