Sanitary ceramic glaze and method for producing the same, sanitary ceramic

Abstract

This application provides a sanitary ceramic glaze, its preparation method, and the sanitary ceramic itself. The sanitary ceramic glaze is prepared from the following materials, in parts by weight: 10-15 parts quartz, 26-36 parts zinc acetate, 3-5 parts kaolin, 10-15 parts potassium feldspar, 20-25 parts sodium feldspar, 4-6 parts wollastonite, 2-5 parts titanium dioxide, 2-5 parts cerium acetate, 3-7 parts graphene, and 1-2 parts hydroxymethyl cellulose. Compared to conventional ceramic glazes, the sanitary ceramic glaze of this application achieves a smooth and delicate surface, a high-end texture with low gloss, and a silky feel that blends seamlessly with the skin.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of ceramic technology, and more particularly to a sanitary ceramic glaze and its preparation method, and sanitary ceramics. Background Technology

[0002] Sanitary ceramics are a type of glazed ceramic products used in toilets, bathrooms, and other similar spaces. They are not only aesthetically pleasing and practical but also easy to clean. Currently, the glaze materials used in sanitary ceramics can include glossy glaze, matte glaze, crystalline glaze, and crackle glaze. However, these glaze materials often feel rough, sharp, or cold to the touch, leading to an unpleasant user experience.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need for sanitary ceramic glazes that offer an improved user experience, especially an improved tactile feel. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The following is an overview of the subject matter described in detail herein. This overview is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0005] In one aspect, this application provides a sanitary ceramic glaze made from the following materials, in parts by weight: 10-15 parts quartz, 26-36 parts zinc acetate, 3-5 parts kaolin, 10-15 parts potassium feldspar, 20-25 parts sodium feldspar, 4-6 parts wollastonite, 2-5 parts titanium dioxide, 2-5 parts cerium acetate, 3-7 parts graphene, and 1-2 parts hydroxymethyl cellulose.

[0006] In some embodiments, the material comprises, by weight, 10 parts quartz, 36 parts zinc acetate, 5 parts kaolin, 10 parts potassium feldspar, 25 parts sodium feldspar, 6 parts wollastonite, 2 parts titanium dioxide, 2 parts cerium acetate, 3 parts graphene, and 1 part hydroxymethyl cellulose.

[0007] In some embodiments, the material comprises, by weight, 13 parts quartz, 31 parts zinc acetate, 4 parts kaolin, 13 parts potassium feldspar, 22 parts sodium feldspar, 5 parts wollastonite, 3 parts titanium dioxide, 3 parts cerium acetate, 5 parts graphene, and 1 part hydroxymethyl cellulose.

[0008] In some embodiments, the material comprises, by weight, 15 parts quartz, 26 parts zinc acetate, 4 parts kaolin, 15 parts potassium feldspar, 21 parts sodium feldspar, 4 parts wollastonite, 2 parts titanium dioxide, 5 parts cerium acetate, 7 parts graphene, and 1 part hydroxymethyl cellulose.

[0009] In another aspect, this application provides a method for preparing the above-mentioned sanitary ceramic glaze, comprising the following steps:

[0010] Weigh each component; grind and mix the weighed components evenly to obtain a slurry with 70%-75% of particles <10μm; spray the slurry onto the surface of the ceramic body to be glazed, with the glaze thickness on the body surface in the range of 0.15-0.5mm; dry and sinter the ceramic body to obtain the sanitary ceramic glaze.

[0011] In some embodiments, the grinding includes ball milling, with a milling time in the range of 0.5-1 hour, a material:ball:water ratio of 1:1.3-1.7:0.25-0.35, and a slurry specific gravity in the range of 175g / 100ml-185g / 100ml.

[0012] In some implementations, the ball-milled slurry is passed through a 180-mesh sieve.

[0013] In some embodiments, drying includes drying the ceramic blank to a moisture content of <1%.

[0014] In some embodiments, the sintering temperature is in the range of 1220°C to 1250°C.

[0015] In another aspect, this application provides a skin-feeling sanitary ceramic having a sanitary ceramic glaze prepared according to the above method.

[0016] Compared with conventional ceramic glazes, the sanitary ceramic glaze of this application can achieve a smooth and delicate ceramic glaze surface, a high-end texture with low gloss, and a silky touch that blends more seamlessly with the skin.

[0017] Other features and advantages of this application will be set forth in the following description, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the application. Other advantages of this application can be realized and obtained by means of the solutions described in the description and the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings are used to provide an understanding of the technical solutions of this application and constitute a part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this application to explain the technical solutions of this application and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of this application.

[0019] Figure 1 This application displays scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of a skin-feeling sanitary ceramic glaze provided by an exemplary embodiment; and

[0020] Figures 2-5 Scanning electron microscope images of the non-skin-feel sanitary ceramic glazes prepared in Comparative Examples 1-4 are shown. Detailed Implementation

[0021] This disclosure describes several embodiments, but these descriptions are exemplary and not limiting, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more embodiments and implementations are possible within the scope of the embodiments described herein. Unless specifically limited, any feature or element of any embodiment may be used in combination with or in lieu of any other feature or element in any other embodiment.

[0022] Unless otherwise specified, all materials used in the following examples are commercially available.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] Preparation of glaze slurry:

[0025] Weigh out 10 parts by weight of quartz, 36 parts by weight of zinc acetate, 5 parts by weight of kaolin, 10 parts by weight of potassium feldspar, 25 parts by weight of sodium feldspar, 6 parts by weight of wollastonite, 2 parts by weight of titanium dioxide, 2 parts by weight of cerium acetate, 3 parts by weight of graphene and 1 part by weight of hydroxymethyl cellulose.

[0026] Mix the above components evenly;

[0027] The above-mentioned mixed components were added to a planetary ball mill and milled for 1 hour. The weight ratio of material:ball:water was 1:1.5:0.3, and the slurry specific gravity was 185g / 100ml.

[0028] After ball milling, the slurry is passed through an 180-mesh sieve. The slurry with a particle size of <10μm of 70%-75% is used to obtain the glaze slurry.

[0029] Manufacturing of sanitary ceramics:

[0030] The above-mentioned glaze slurry is sprayed onto the surface of the sanitary ceramic body, and the glaze thickness is controlled within the range of 0.15-0.5mm in the green state;

[0031] The glazed sanitary ceramic blanks are sent into a drying kiln to dry until the moisture content is <1%;

[0032] Sanitary ceramics with a skin-feel glaze are obtained by sintering at a temperature of 1230℃, and the thickness of the glaze is in the range of 0.1-0.3mm.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] Preparation of glaze slurry:

[0035] Weigh out 13 parts by weight of quartz, 31 parts by weight of zinc acetate, 4 parts by weight of kaolin, 13 parts by weight of potassium feldspar, 22 parts by weight of sodium feldspar, 5 parts by weight of wollastonite, 3 parts by weight of titanium dioxide, 3 parts by weight of cerium acetate, 5 parts by weight of graphene and 1 part by weight of hydroxymethyl cellulose.

[0036] Mix the above components evenly;

[0037] The above-mentioned mixed components were added to a planetary ball mill and milled for 1 hour. The weight ratio of material:ball:water was 1:1.5:0.3, and the slurry specific gravity was 185g / 100ml.

[0038] After ball milling, the slurry is passed through an 180-mesh sieve. The slurry particle size meets the requirement that 70%-75% of the particles are <10μm to obtain the glaze slurry.

[0039] Manufacturing of sanitary ceramics:

[0040] The above-mentioned glaze slurry is sprayed onto the surface of the sanitary ceramic body, and the glaze layer thickness is controlled within the range of 0.15-0.5mm in the green state;

[0041] The glazed sanitary ceramic blanks are sent into a drying kiln to dry until the moisture content is <1%;

[0042] Sanitary ceramics with a skin-feel glaze are obtained by sintering at a temperature of 1230℃, and the thickness of the glaze is in the range of 0.1-0.3mm.

[0043] Example 3

[0044] Preparation of glaze slurry:

[0045] Weigh out 15 parts by weight of quartz, 26 parts by weight of zinc acetate, 4 parts by weight of kaolin, 15 parts by weight of potassium feldspar, 21 parts by weight of sodium feldspar, 4 parts by weight of wollastonite, 2 parts by weight of titanium dioxide, 5 parts by weight of cerium acetate, 7 parts by weight of graphene and 1 part by weight of hydroxymethyl cellulose.

[0046] Mix the above components evenly;

[0047] The above-mentioned mixed components were added to a planetary ball mill and milled for 1 hour. The weight ratio of material:ball:water was 1:1.5:0.3, and the slurry specific gravity was 185g / 100ml.

[0048] After ball milling, the slurry is passed through an 180-mesh sieve. The slurry particle size meets the requirement that 70%-75% of the particles are <10μm to obtain the glaze slurry.

[0049] Manufacturing of sanitary ceramics:

[0050] The above-mentioned glaze slurry is sprayed onto the surface of the sanitary ceramic body, and the glaze layer thickness is controlled within the range of 0.15-0.5mm in the green state;

[0051] The glazed sanitary ceramic blanks are sent into a drying kiln to dry until the moisture content is <1%;

[0052] Sanitary ceramics with a skin-feel glaze are obtained by sintering at a temperature of 1230℃, and the thickness of the glaze is in the range of 0.1-0.3mm.

[0053] Comparative Example 1

[0054] By weight, 40 parts of quartz, 5 parts of kaolin, 15 parts of potassium feldspar, 25 parts of sodium feldspar, 7 parts of wollastonite, 6 parts of zirconium oxide, 1 part of titanium oxide, and 1 part of hydroxymethyl cellulose were weighed, and the remaining steps were the same as in Examples 1-3, to prepare sanitary ceramics without a skin-feel glaze.

[0055] Comparative Example 2

[0056] By weight, 27 parts of quartz, 11 parts of zinc acetate, 5 parts of kaolin, 13 parts of potassium feldspar, 25 parts of sodium feldspar, 4 parts of wollastonite, 2 parts of titanium dioxide, 5 parts of cerium acetate, 7 parts of graphene, and 1 part of hydroxymethyl cellulose were weighed to prepare sanitary ceramics without a skin-feel glaze.

[0057] Comparative Example 3

[0058] By weight, weigh 10 parts of quartz, 26 parts of alumina, 4 parts of kaolin, 20 parts of potassium feldspar, 21 parts of sodium feldspar, 4 parts of wollastonite, 2 parts of titanium dioxide, 5 parts of cerium acetate, 7 parts of graphene, and 1 part of hydroxymethyl cellulose. The remaining steps are the same as in Examples 1-3 to prepare sanitary ceramics without a skin-feel glaze.

[0059] Comparative Example 4

[0060] Weigh out 40 parts by weight of quartz, 26 parts by weight of zinc acetate, 5 parts by weight of kaolin, 15 parts by weight of potassium feldspar, 25 parts by weight of sodium feldspar, 7 parts by weight of wollastonite, 2 parts by weight of titanium dioxide, 5 parts by weight of cerium oxide, 7 parts by weight of graphene and 1 part by weight of hydroxymethyl cellulose, and follow the same steps as in Examples 1-3 to obtain sanitary ceramics without a skin-feel glaze.

[0061] The glaze of the sanitary ceramic prepared in Example 3 was tested by scanning electron microscopy. The scanning electron micrographs are shown below. Figure 1 As shown. Additionally, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was performed on the glaze of sanitary ceramics prepared in a specific ratio of zinc acetate, cerium acetate, and graphene (not containing the components of this application) in Comparative Example 1. The SEM images are shown below. Figure 2 As shown; the glaze of the sanitary ceramic prepared in Comparative Example 2, which does not contain zinc acetate, cerium acetate, and graphene in a specific ratio according to this application, was subjected to scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis, and the SEM images are shown below. Figure 3 As shown; the glaze of the sanitary ceramic prepared in Comparative Example 3, which does not contain zinc acetate, cerium acetate, and graphene in a specific ratio according to this application, was subjected to scanning electron microscopy (SEM) testing, and the SEM images are shown below. Figure 4As shown; and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis of the glaze of sanitary ceramics prepared in a specific ratio of zinc acetate, cerium acetate, and graphene (not containing the present application) in Comparative Example 4, the SEM images of which are shown below. Figure 5 As shown.

[0062] from Figure 1 As can be clearly seen in Example 3 of this application, the sanitary ceramic glaze has a rich structural texture. It feels warm and delicate to the touch, providing excellent tactile and visual appeal. This is precisely what this application achieves by using a specific combination of zinc acetate, cerium acetate, and graphene along with other components. In this application, zinc acetate crystallizes after sintering to achieve a matte glaze. Conversely, while alumina can also crystallize, it does not achieve a matte glaze. The use of graphene and cerium acetate, sintered at high temperature, combined with the matte finish imparted by zinc acetate, allows for the display of rich structural textures, resulting in a warm and delicate glaze texture and an excellent tactile feel.

[0063] On the contrary, such as Figures 2-5 It can be seen that Comparative Examples 1-4, lacking the specific proportions of zinc acetate, cerium acetate, and graphene, produced sanitary ceramics with virtually no texture on the glaze, resulting in a rough and uneven surface, leading to a rough feel and poor tactile and aesthetic appeal. For example, Figure 5 The glaze surface made from components including zinc acetate, cerium oxide, and graphene shows numerous pores and is rough and uneven, without any texture.

[0064] While the embodiments disclosed in this application are as described above, the content is merely for the purpose of facilitating understanding of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any person skilled in the art to which this application pertains may make any modifications and changes in the form and details of the implementation without departing from the spirit and scope disclosed in this application; however, the scope of protection of this application shall still be determined by the scope defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sanitary ceramic glaze, characterized in that, The sanitary ceramic glaze is prepared from the following materials, by weight: 10-15 parts quartz, 26-36 parts zinc acetate, 3-5 parts kaolin, 10-15 parts potassium feldspar, 20-25 parts sodium feldspar, 4-6 parts wollastonite, 2-5 parts titanium dioxide, 2-5 parts cerium acetate, 3-7 parts graphene, and 1-2 parts hydroxymethyl cellulose.

2. The sanitary ceramic glaze according to claim 1, characterized in that, By weight, the material comprises 10 parts quartz, 36 parts zinc acetate, 5 parts kaolin, 10 parts potassium feldspar, 25 parts sodium feldspar, 6 parts wollastonite, 2 parts titanium dioxide, 2 parts cerium acetate, 3 parts graphene, and 1 part hydroxymethyl cellulose.

3. The sanitary ceramic glaze according to claim 1, characterized in that, By weight, the material comprises 13 parts quartz, 31 parts zinc acetate, 4 parts kaolin, 13 parts potassium feldspar, 22 parts sodium feldspar, 5 parts wollastonite, 3 parts titanium dioxide, 3 parts cerium acetate, 5 parts graphene, and 1 part hydroxymethyl cellulose.

4. The sanitary ceramic glaze according to claim 1, characterized in that, By weight, the material comprises 15 parts quartz, 26 parts zinc acetate, 4 parts kaolin, 15 parts potassium feldspar, 21 parts sodium feldspar, 4 parts wollastonite, 2 parts titanium dioxide, 5 parts cerium acetate, 7 parts graphene, and 1 part hydroxymethyl cellulose.

5. A method for preparing a sanitary ceramic glaze according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Weigh each component; Grind and mix the weighed components evenly to obtain a slurry with 70%-75% of particles <10 μm. The prepared slurry is sprayed onto the surface of the ceramic body to be glazed, and the glaze thickness on the body surface is in the range of 0.15-0.5mm. The ceramic body is dried and sintered to obtain the sanitary ceramic glaze.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The grinding includes ball milling, with a milling time in the range of 0.5-1 hour, a material:ball:water weight ratio of 1:1.3-1.7:0.25-0.35, and a slurry specific gravity in the range of 175 g / 100ml-185 g / 100ml.

7. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The ball-milled slurry is passed through a 180-mesh sieve.

8. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, Drying includes drying the ceramic body to a moisture content of <1%.

9. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sintering temperature is in the range of 1220℃-1250℃.

10. A sanitary ceramic with a skin-like feel, characterized in that, The sanitary ceramic has a sanitary ceramic glaze obtained by the method according to any one of claims 5-9.

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