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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.
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