A high-strength and low-absorption ceramic whiteware of high quality made from milled clay (commonly kaolin), quartz, and feldspar, fired to 1200 – 1400°C. Porcelain mainly consists of glass with some mullite. Porcelain may or may not be glazed and is commonly used as table ware, vases, electric insulators, or art ware.
Cf., ceramic, glaze