Christian T.

Banez BIT 2E

Traditional Kilns: The Evolution of Wood Burning KilnsThey consisted of a

hole or trench that was dug into the ground and filled with combustible materials. Pottery was
stacked within the flames, and the insulation of the earth allowed the pottery to reach high
enough temperatures to fire.
Christian T. Banez BIT 2E

Modern kilns are used in ceramics to fire clay and porcelain objects, in metallurgy
for roasting iron ores, for burning lime and dolomite, and in making portland cement. They
may be lined with firebrick or constructed entirely of heat-resistant