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What is enamel?

The basic components of enamel are seasonable, feldspar, borax and fluoride, which belong to silicate substances together with ceramic glaze, coloured glaze and glass. Enamel is a composite handicraft that is obtained by applying ground enamel glaze to the surface of metal products made by metal processing technology, and then drying, firing and other production steps. Enamel, also known as "Buddha Lang" and "Flange", is transliterated from the ancient western region place names in Sui and Tang Dynasties in China.