That degree of vitrification evidenced by low water absorption; vitreous generally signifies less than 0.5% absorption, except for floor and wall tile and low-voltage electrical porcelain which are considered vitreous up to 3.0% water absorption.
Having very low porosity, either due to body compostion or glaze.
Surface material on some plumbing fixtures derived from or consisting of glass, translucent, and low on porosity.
(L. vitreus: in glass, of glass) adj. Transparent.
relating to or resembling or derived from or containing glass; "vitreous rocks"; "vitreous silica"
Pertaining to a composition of materials that resemble glass.
Found on some plumbing fixtures, consisting of glass. Used as a surface material.
A surface material on some plumbing fixtures derived from or consisting of glass. It is low in porosity and is translucent.
literally, like glass, meaning the ceramic body is nonporous (won't absorb water). All fine china is vitrified because its ingredients include silica, which literally turns to glass when fired at high temperatures, giving it strength. Most stoneware, porcelain and bone china is vitrified. Vitrified products are usually dishwasher-and microwave-safe, though it also depends on the decoration. Vitrified china is also much more chip-resistant and stronger.
Adjective, when referring to enamel means Made of Glass, usually implying a silica based formula.
Pertaining to the hard, glassy and nonabsorbant quality of a body or glaze.
0.5 percent to 3 percent water absorption.
(vit´-re-ous) Having the luster and appearance of glass.
of or glass like, resembling glass-usually made of fired clay type materials
As applied to ceramics means glassy, having extremely low or no porosity.
Relating to or involving glass.
Vitrify or Vitrification Ware
The tem used to describe a gem that has a glassy luster.
Vitreous means glass-like.
Vitreous refers to a material in an amorphous, glassy state (in contrast to a crystalline state). In such a state, the constituent atoms do not exhibit the long-range order that is characteristic of crystals. However, they still exhibit short-range order -- the separation of atoms and/or the lengths of covalent bonds are very close to their typical equilibrium distances.