Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS)
Volume-11 | Issue-03 | 145-153
Original Research Article
The Development of the Quality Ceramic Glazes for Small and Medium Ceramics Enterprises: Experimental Research Using Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose as an Additive in Glaze Recipes
Badar Almamari, Hatim Humeid Alsheili
Published : March 30, 2026
Abstract
The problem of applying ceramic glazes to ceramic products first appears during the preparation of ceramic glaze recipes, an issue that is especially evident in the entrepreneurial sector in small and medium-sized ceramic enterprises. Unlike large-scale ceramics factories, these enterprises often lack advanced laboratories or specialized devices for controlling the quality of ceramic glazes. This experimental study aims to ensure the quality of ceramic glazing recipe application by providing applied chemical solutions that are determined by the proportions of additives they contain. Specifically, this experimental study focuses on the use of sodium carboxymethylcellulose as an additive that contributes to controlling the quality of ceramic glazing. In its main outputs, this study aims to provide accurate ratios of additives for glazing recipes that correspond to target application techniques at the level of small and medium-sized ceramic industries.