Applying a heat-resistant mark to ceramic

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This discussion focuses on identifying suitable heat-resistant marking solutions for ceramic crucibles that are regularly baked at 550ºC. Recommendations include using engine enamel or barbecue paint, both designed to withstand extreme temperatures. Additionally, Hi-Heat Coating by Cool It is suggested, which can endure temperatures up to 2000°F. Temperature indicating paints, such as Tempilaq, are also highlighted for their ability to change color at specific temperature thresholds, providing a visual cue for temperature monitoring.

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  • Understanding of ceramic materials and their thermal properties
  • Familiarity with high-temperature paints and coatings
  • Knowledge of temperature indicating paint applications
  • Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety protocols
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  • Research the specifications and application methods for Hi-Heat Coating by Cool It
  • Explore the features and uses of Tempilaq Temperature Indicating Paints
  • Investigate the performance of engine enamel and barbecue paint in high-temperature environments
  • Learn about the properties and applications of brake paint for temperature monitoring
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Laboratory technicians, materials scientists, and anyone involved in high-temperature applications requiring reliable marking solutions for ceramic materials.

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In the lab where I work we have a number of identical-looking ceramic crucibles. It would speed up my job if these could be distinguished from each other by eye. The cruicibles are regularly baked at 550ºC for a period of 3 hours. What type of paint (or other mark) could I apply that will not peel, burn or fade? (Etching or notching/chipping the crucibles is not an option.)
 
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Coloured chalk is traditional in foundries to mark hot metal,I would have thought a regular graphite pencil would work. Depends on how smooth the glaze is.
 
Engine enamel, as is used to paint car motors, or barbecue paint would probably work okay. Both are designed to withstand extreme temperatures.
 
Hi-Heat Coating by Cool It

exhaust hedder paint is good to 2000 F
cost $ 10 a can
black or aluminum in color
you also can get temperature indicating paint that changes color up to 621 C
 
Thank you for replying so quickly. Very helpful suggestions. And if ordinary graphite works then that will be extremely convenient.
 
Ranger Mike said:
you also can get temperature indicating paint that changes color up to 621 C

Way cool! Do you have a brand name for that?
 
Tempilaq Temperature Indicating Paints
complete kit is $ 85, has 454C, 510C, 538C, 593C and 649C brush top bottles..each of these cost $18 each...
you can get Brake paint for $ 59 that changes color as temp goes up on calipers..6 distinct colors from 299c to 671C

we get these from pegasusautoracing.com so we can monitor correct fuel jetting and make sure brake pads are in proper range
 
Thanks. I don't have any immediate need for it, but it's nice to know that it's available.
 

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