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Poland
AGH University of Science and Technology Krakow - Department of Ceramic and Refractory Materials
Research and education on technology of ceramics, glazes, CMAS coating and glass-ceramic materials
Director : Prof. DSc. Eng. Janusz PARTYKA
Email : partyka@agh.edu.pl
Phone : +48 722 398 359
Address : AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Material Science and Ceramic Department of Ceramic and Refractory Materials 30 Mickiewicza Av., Building B6, 30-059 Kraków
Website : http://kcimo.pl
Research topics :
- Development of composition, preparation technology as well as study on the structure and
properties of glazes, CMAS coating, ceramic and glass-ceramic materials. Design of oxide
composition glazes and glass-ceramic materials for special application
Contact information:
Contact name: Prof. DSc. Eng. Janusz PARTYKA
Tel: +48 12 6173654 / +48 722 398 359
Email: partyka@agh.edu.pl - Study on influence on the structure and properties of raw glass-crystalline glazes, in cases: variable
molar ratios of SiO2/Al2O3 or Na2O/K2O or CaO/MgO; introduction of divalent oxides, BaO, SrO,
ZnO; the structure and properties of coloured raw ceramic glazes with a variable molar ratio
Na2O/K2O or/and CaO/MgO. Colour management of decorative ceramic coatings
Contact information:
Contact name: Dr Eng. Katarzyna PASIUT
Tel: +48 12 6172454
Email: kpasiut@agh.edu.pl - Development and implementation of new technological solutions in manufacturing of ceramics raw
bodies especially in the field of traditional ceramic such as: tiles, sanitary ware, tableware.
Characterization of raw materials and materials before and after heat treatment
Contact information:
Contact name: Dr Eng. Marcin GAJEK
Tel: +48 12 6175207
Email: mgajek@agh.edu.pl - Rheology of ceramic slurry’s and powders, classic ceramic materials, design and study of claycement sealing binders
Contact information:
Contact name: Dr Eng. Łukasz WÓJCIK
Tel: +48 12 6175207
Email: lukasz.wojcik@agh.edu.pl
Exceptional facilities :
- Laser Confocal Microscope;
- DSC-DTA-TG/QMS thermal analysis;
- DL mechanical and optical dilatometer;
- HSM Hot Stage Microscopy;
- SEM-EDS Electron Scanning Microscope;
- FLEX – piroplastic deformation/stresses in laminate composite materials measurement;
- XRD phase composition;
- Porosimeter;
- Isostatic Press;
- Hot Press;
- Hot Isostatic Press;
- High Temperature Kilns (up to 2400°C);
- Fool range Rheometers and Viscometers;
- PFT Powder Flow Testers;
- AccuPyc 1340 Gas Displacement Pycnometry System;
Financial support programmes :
- National fundings from the National Centre for Research and Development and the National
Science Centre.
Last news
New YCN Special Issue on Open Ceramics - Young Ceramists leading the Future
The special issue will accept hitherto unpublished original results submitted both in the form of full-length scientific papers and short communications, but also review papers on the topics in the list.
Results of the 1st Bioceramics Student Speech Contest
The ECerS Bioceramics Network is delighted to announce the winners of the 1st Bioceramics Student Speech Contest, which took place online from 17 to 18 April 2024!
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