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Article: Great glass: a look at new porcelain enamel materials and applications.
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- Products Finishing
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- November 1, 2008
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Porcelain enamel is a fused glass coating on a metallic substrate that provides a hard, durable, and extremely heat-and corrosion-resistant finish. While it has been used throughout history on gold, silver, bronze, and copper, enamel is also used on today's ovens, clothes washers, water heaters, and bathtubs. Three new coatings have been developed which take today's kitchen and bath finishes to a higher level, with performance that maintains beauty to build long-term brand popularity.
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Porcelain enamel use remains strong on major appliances and in related industries. But, increasing conversion of much porcelain to stainless steel ...