Strong fluxes were investigated in a bone china composition by applying a fast firing cycle. The technical properties of the ceramic bodies were evaluated. The conventional flux (potash feldspar) was partially replaced by strong fluxes (wollastonite or spodumene or waste glass). A comparative analysis of the data, including technical properties, microstructure, and phase's development at different firing temperature was performed. Due to the utilization of these strong fluxes, a reduction of firing temperature and, simultaneously, a broad firing range was achieved. Then, the main technical aspects concerning the firing of these new compositions were investigated. The final properties of the pieces were considered good for the production of bone china.
bone china; new fluxes; firing; technological characterization
