Method of decorating a ceramic article
US6696100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC04B2111/82
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a method of decorating a ceramic article including: providing an ink composition including a metallic soap, the ink composition being a viscous oil or waxy solid at about 25° C.; heating the ink composition to reduce its viscosity to less than about 40 centipoise; depositing micro-droplets of the heated ink composition upon the ceramic article; and firing the ceramic article in an oxidizing atmosphere. In the most preferred embodiment of the invention, the ink composition is substantially solvent-free.
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