What is enamelware?

enamelware is a term used for items that have a porcelain enamel finish. Enamel is a type of material that covers other materials such as steel or aluminum. The enamel is used not only as a coating for pots and pans, but can be seen in many different applications in kitchens around the world. If you look at the washing machine, stove and freezer refrigerators, they are more often than not designed with enamel. It is not known exactly where and when the enamel was first created, but the process is thousands of years old. The enamelware production process is very similar to the glass production process. Electrolytes, metal oxides, water and clay are used to make enamel. The enamel mixture itself includes feldspar, borax and quartz; They are heated at extremely high temperatures until they become liquid.E in which the process takes place. The mixture is then poured between two high -pressure cylinders that push out excess moisture. This leaves the strips of glass that is broken to leave the material called the "frit". Frit is then used to shootthe base material that will be used. The final procedure is to heat enamel and base material in the furnace, which allows both materials to connect together.

Enamelware is generally made of two different types of enamel, agateware and granareware. Agateware is a distinctive type of enamelware due to its specific design. It has multicolored curves and stripes circling enamel. Graniteware is called, because one of its main parts is granite, giving it a distinctive surface and color.

The popularity of enamelware in kitchens is caused by the abilities of strength and thermal conductive capabilities of enamel. Smaltarej can be highly subjugated temperatures without cracking or fracture. The thin coating of enamel will also provide him with a greater degree of flexibility. The enamel becomes super hard and does not break if it is not a base material.

Another advantage of enamelware is that it is that it is extremely smooth and almost like glass is veryResistant to stains. Its non -stick surface repels lubricant and oil, which makes cleaning easier. The non -porous surface of the enamelware keeps it almost without germs.

There are very few bad points with enamelware. The enamel tends to corrode for a very long time if it is exposed to boiling water or liquid with acidic properties. There are special enamel colors that will repair any crack, chip or shatter in your favorite piece with enamelware.