numberof tested samples:
numberof controlled sample:
testprocedure:
1. checkthe submitted samples whether breaking or cracking
2. setthe oven to 250 of (121oc)
3. placesubmitted samples in rack, then in the oven for a minimum of 1 houror longer to assure that the that the temperature of the ware isthe same as the oven setting.
4. removethe samples from oven and place directly in68of±5 (20oc) water until samples havecooled.
5. inspectware for cracks using magnifier and ink pen and record findings.dye may be used to assist in identifying cracks andcrazes
6. increaseoven temperature by 25 of (14 oc)
7. onlysamples that have not crazed or cracked may be returned to theoven
8. repeatstep 2) ~ 6) for 275 of (135 oc);300 of (149 oc);325 of(163 oc);and 350 of (177 oc)
testre:
no crack orcraze was found on the samples after performing test.
testresult:
sample no.initialcheck250of275of300of325of350of1 2 3 4 5