Ceramics Flashcards
Keramos and Keramikos means
Pottery
broad term used to describe a variety of
materials that are typically non-metallic and
inorganic in nature, are known for their high melting points,
hardness, chemical resistance, and electrical
insulation properties
Ceramics
type of ceramic
made from fine clay and other
materials.
Porcelain
are made from clay
fired at relatively low temperatures
Earthenware
Traditional ceramics
Porcelain and earthenware
Structural ceramics
Bricks and roofing tiles
widely used in
construction for building walls,
pavements, and fireplaces
Bricks
durable and
weather-resistant, making them a
popular choice for roofing
materials in many regions.
Roofing tiles
Refractory ceramics
Refractory insulation, refractory bricks
highly
resistant to heat and are used in the
construction of furnaces, kilns, and
other high-temperature
applications.
Refractory bricks
Ceramic
fibers and boards are used as
insulation materials in industries
where high temperatures are
involved, such as metalworking and
glass manufacturing
Refractory insulation
Advanced ceramics
Alumina , zirconia, silicon carbide
exhibit high strength,
hardness, and corrosion resistance,
making them suitable for structural
components and abrasion-resistant
linings
Alumina
have excellent
mechanical properties and are often
used in dental implants, cutting
tools, and medical devices
Zirconia
ceramics
have high thermal conductivity and
are used in applications requiring
high temperature resistance, such as
heat exchangers and automotive
components
Silicon carbide
