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  2. Paint sheen - Wikipedia

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    The sheen [4] or gloss level of a paint is principally determined by the ratio of resinous, adhesive binder, which solidifies after drying, and solid, powdery pigment.The more binder the coating contains, the more regular reflection will be made from its smooth surface; conversely, with less binder, grains of pigment become exposed to the surface, scattering the light and providing matte ...

  3. Enamel paint - Wikipedia

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    Fast dry enamel – Can dry within 10–15 minutes of application. Ideal for refrigerators, counters, and other industrial finishes. [7] High-temp enamel – May be used for engines, brake calipers, exhaust pipe and BBQs. Enamel paint is also used on wood to make it resistant to the elements via the waterproofing and rotproofing properties of ...

  4. Khalili Collection of Enamels of the World - Wikipedia

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    The Jaipur red enamel is exemplified in the collection by an ornamental dagger with scabbard and by a gold necklace. [59] In the Mughal period, enamel was only used to decorate functional objects, but in the 19th century purely decorative enamel wares were produced. [60] The collection includes both kinds of object. [61]

  5. Paint - Wikipedia

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    As of 2023, a gallon of plastic-based paint may cost around $20 to $30, however the price for specialized paint, such as graphene and lime, ranges from $34 to $114 per gallon, underlining the financial challenges associated with transitioning from plastic-based paints.

  6. Industrial porcelain enamel - Wikipedia

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    The most important characteristic of porcelain enamel, from an industrial perspective, is its resistance to corrosion. [3] Mild steel is used in almost every industry and a huge array of products; porcelain enamel is a very economic way of protecting this, and other chemically vulnerable materials, from corrosion.

  7. Solar thermal collector - Wikipedia

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    The most common absorber design consists of copper tubing joined to a high conductivity metal sheet (copper or aluminum). A dark coating is applied to the sun-facing side of the absorber assembly to increase its absorption of solar energy. A common absorber coating is black enamel paint.

  8. Vitreous enamel - Wikipedia

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    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.

  9. Wall panel - Wikipedia

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    Fire resistance is an important consideration in wall panel applications, particularly in public, commercial, and industrial buildings. Wall panels made from materials like gypsum board are often selected for their inherent fire-resistant properties.