Quiz 4 : Ceramics

Question 1

Application of ceramics (8)

For which application (in the industrial sector) are some advanced ceramics, which are refractive suitable? (two-word answer)

The application is called ______

Answer 1

furnace insulation oder furnaces

Question 2

Applications of ceramics (6)

In which field are ceramics used to make sensors, thermistors or capacitors?

The field in which ceramics are used to make sensors, thermistors and capacitors, is called ________ engineering.

Answer 2

electric / electrical

Question 3

Ceramic properties (10)

What properties make ceramic suitable for bearings?

Answer 3

heat dissipation / 
resistance to friction /
resistance to wear /
resistance to friction and wear /
resistance to wear and friction /
wear resistance /

Question 4

Ceramic properties (2)

Which two types of bonding mechanisms occur in ceramics? (one word each)

1.

2.

Answer 4

1. ionic

2. covalent

Question 5

Ceramic properties (5)

What type of atomic bonding causes high melting points?

The type of atomic bonding which causes high melting points is ______ bonding.

Answer 5

ionic

Question 6

Ceramic properties (7)

What do you call the property of advanced ceramics to resist chemical attacks?

The property of advanced ceramics to resist chemical attacks is called ________ resistance.

Answer 6

corrosion

Question 7

Ceramic properties (9)

What do you call the properties of ceramics to prevent the passage of electricity?(two-word answer)

The property of cermics to prevent the passage of electricity is called _______

Answer 7

electrical insulation

Question 8

Ceramics - Classification (3)

What other classification of ceramic is there beside “traditional ceramics”? (two-word answer)

Besides “traditional” or “common” ceramics there are also ________ ceramics.

Answer 8

advanced ceramics / advanced

Question 9

Manufacturing of ceramic (1)

What is the manufacturing process (involving heat and pressure) used to create objects out of ceramic powders?

The manufacturing process (involving heat and pressure) used to create objects out of ceramic powders is called ________.

Answer 9

sintering

Question 10

Manufacturing of ceramics (4)

What are the raw materials used to produce ceramics? (single word answer is enough)

Answer 10

powder /
Powder /
powder mixture /
Powder mixture /
powdered mixture /
Powdered mixture /
Powdered mixtures /
powdered mixtures /
Powder mixtures /
powder mixtures /
sand /
Sand /
quartz /
Quartz /
quartz sand /
Quartz sand