Ceramics Flashcards
1
Q
Name 5 everyday ceramics
A
Brick Cement Glass Tile Porcelaine
2
Q
Name 5 properties
A
Hard Waterproof Brittle Thermal insulator Electric insulator Maleable (before heating) Non-magnetic Heat resistant Durrable Chemically stable
3
Q
Why are ceramics brittle?
A
Because it has a couelent structure
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4
Q
Sand—->
A
Sand ——————–>Glass
Heat 1600ºC
5
Q
Clay—–>
A
Clay ——————->Porcelaine, China, Pottery
Heat 1000ºC