What are Glass-Ceramics?

The scientific field of glass-ceramics was first pioneered in the 1950s and quickly led to the introduction of Corning Ware in 1958.  Corning Ware, Centura and Suprema are examples of glass-ceramics.  To put it briefly, they are materials that are ... 

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Suprema

This creamy white, just slightly translucent material is a glass-ceramic like Corning Ware, but with a different composition.  The more significant difference though, is that Suprema is ...

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Centura

Dating to at least 1963, Centura dinnerware was made through the 1960's and 70's.  From 1977 to 1986 the Centura material was also used to make at least 3 styles of ...

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Vitrelle

Corelle plates, bowls and open handle cups are formed from a flat 3-layered sheet comprised of 2 different types of glass thermally bonded together.  This sheet has a core layer and a top and bottom 'skin', like a ... 

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