Diatomite-based glass enamels for steels

The possibility of replacing quartz sand when cooking an enamel frit with natural diatomite rock has been investigated. It has been established that the use of local diatomite as a silicate raw material for cooking enamel frits is a promising trend in enameling technology. The properties of frits obtained on the basis of diatomite raw materials are similar to the properties of the reference low-melting frit F-1, have slightly lower cooking and softening temperatures, and their technological characteristics are within the limits regulated by GOST 24405--80 for ground enamels on steel. Tab. 3, bibliography: 1 title.