# Chemicals for ceramic glazes: the grinding phase Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/apparently-invisible-chemistry-in-ceramics-5864808/chemicals-for-ceramic-glazes-the-grinding-phase Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/apparently-invisible-chemistry-in-ceramics-5864808/chemicals-for-ceramic-glazes-the-grinding-phase.md Podcast: [Apparently invisible. Chemistry in ceramics.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/apparently-invisible-chemistry-in-ceramics-5864808) Published: 2025-09-01T02:30:08+00:00 Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chemicals-for-ceramic-glazes-the-grinding-phase--67557118 Audio file: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67557118/zs_58_en.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/apparently-invisible-chemistry-in-ceramics-5864808/episodes/chemicals-for-ceramic-glazes-the-grinding-phase Duration seconds: 557 ## Resource In this episode, we dive into the essential role of chemical additives used during the grinding phase of ceramic glazes—a crucial step that sets the stage for successful application on the glazing line. We focus on dispersants and binders, compounds that give the glaze the right balance of cohesion, stability, and flow. But there’s no one-size-fits-all solution here: the type of additive must be tailored to the specific application method, whether it's airless spraying, bell, or curtain coating. A technical yet accessible look at how chemistry drives performance—right from the start. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/apparently-invisible-chemistry-in-ceramics-5864808/episodes/chemicals-for-ceramic-glazes-the-grinding-phase/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/apparently-invisible-chemistry-in-ceramics-5864808/chemicals-for-ceramic-glazes-the-grinding-phase.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.