vitreous enamel
material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing
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Vitreous enamel is a coating made by heating powdered glass until it fuses onto a surface like metal or ceramic. It matters because it creates a hard, glossy, and durable finish that resists wear and corrosion, making it useful for cookware, appliances, and decorative items.
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Gothic châsse; 1185–1200; champlevé enamel over copper gilded; height: 17.7 cm (7.0 in), width: 17.4 cm (6.9 in), depth: 10.1 cm (4.0 in)
Vitreous enamel, also called porcelain enamel, is a material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 °C (1,380 and 1,560 °F). The powder melts, flows, and then hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating. The word vitreous comes from the Latin vitreus, meaning "glassy".