Inorganic pigments for ceramic tiles: Characteristics and industrial applications

This paper aims at presenting an overview of recent trends in the industrial applications of inorganic pigments in the tile industry. Examples of applications of natural and synthetic inorganic pigments to colour-glazed and unglazed tiles at high temperatures are presented. The most important aspects concerning the physical and chemical properties of pigments, the design of new pigments and application of unconventional synthesis methods are discussed.