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Quality Requirements Edition 6.0 European Enamel Association

6.0 BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF PORCELAIN AND VITREOUS ENAMELLED These characteristics of porcelain and vitreous enamelled surfaces are not
SURFACES included in the following section (7.0), which specifies defined quality
requirements for each area of application.
Porcelain and vitreous enamelled products exhibit a number of beneficial and
unique combinations of characteristics and properties

• It has a high corrosion resistance
• It is available for a wide range of uses, in varying applications and designs

• It is available in a large choice of colours
• It is available in glossy or matt surfaces

• It is capable of further decoration
• It combines the composite benefits of the hardness and strength of glass, with
the strength and resilience of the base metal
• It is scratch and abrasion resistant

• It is frost resistant to - 60 ºC (special porcelain and vitreous enamels: -273,15 ºC)
• It is thermally stable to + 450 ºC (special porcelain and vitreous enamels: +900 ºC)

• It shows good climate and weather resistance
• It is resistant to acid and environmental attack
• It is non-combustible (class A according to DIN 4102)
• It is non fading and colour stable

• It is resistant to photo-chemical effects
• It is hygienic and resistant to bacteria

• It shows no allergic reaction
• The finished product requires little maintenance and is easy to clean
• It is manufactured from natural resources

• It employs environmentally friendly manufacturing and processing practices
• It uses non-organic solvents i.e. water
• It is fully recyclable
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