# Temporary binders: functions and actions Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/apparently-invisible-chemistry-in-ceramics-5864808/temporary-binders-functions-and-actions Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/apparently-invisible-chemistry-in-ceramics-5864808/temporary-binders-functions-and-actions.md Podcast: [Apparently invisible. Chemistry in ceramics.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/apparently-invisible-chemistry-in-ceramics-5864808) Published: 2025-08-04T02:30:07+00:00 Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/temporary-binders-functions-and-actions--67114921 Audio file: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67114921/zs_56_en_ok.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/apparently-invisible-chemistry-in-ceramics-5864808/episodes/temporary-binders-functions-and-actions Duration seconds: 1079 ## Resource In the world of ceramics, temporary binders play a crucial role in improving the cohesion and workability of slips. These substances, often polymer-based, act on a chemical level by creating bonds between particles, increasing the mechanical strength of the mixture. In this episode, we explore what they are, how they work, and why they are essential in modern ceramic processes. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/apparently-invisible-chemistry-in-ceramics-5864808/episodes/temporary-binders-functions-and-actions/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/apparently-invisible-chemistry-in-ceramics-5864808/temporary-binders-functions-and-actions.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.