Ceramics Flashcards

1
Q

Name 5 everyday ceramics

A
Brick
Cement
Glass
Tile
Porcelaine
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2
Q

Name 5 properties

A
Hard
Waterproof
Brittle
Thermal insulator
Electric insulator
Maleable (before heating)
Non-magnetic
Heat resistant
Durrable
Chemically stable
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3
Q

Why are ceramics brittle?

A

Because it has a couelent structure

           *----*----*
         /.       I.       I
*---*           *.        *----*
          I.       I.        /
           *-----*----*
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4
Q

Sand—->

A

Sand ——————–>Glass

Heat 1600ºC

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5
Q

Clay—–>

A

Clay ——————->Porcelaine, China, Pottery

Heat 1000ºC

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