Week 10 Flashcards
With regards to the periodic table, what are ceramics?
metal-oxygen elements bonded via ionic bonds
ceramics
What structure does the metals and oxygen form in a ceramic material?
3D crystalline lattice
What are the 4 applications of ceramics?
- dental implants
- bone graft substitutes
- bone cements
- orthopedic load bearing coatings
What are 6 applications of dental ceramics?
What are the 5 general characteristics of ceramics?
What are the 3 advantages of ceramics?
- biocompatibility
- high wear resistance
- light weight
What are the 3 disadvantages of ceramics?
- low tensile strength
- low toughness
- difficult to fabricate
What two things describe amorphous ceramics?
- atoms exhibit short-range order
- no distinct melting temperature
What two things describe crystalline ceramics?
- atoms arranged in a regularly repeated array (long-range order)
- high melting points, strong, hard, brittle, good corrosion resistance
What are the 3 ways to classify ceramics?
- composition (oxides vs. no-oxides)
- degree of crystal/amorphous phase
- reactivity with body/biological processes
Describe 4 properties of oxides
Describe 4 properties of non-oxides
Alumina, Zirconia, and Beryllium are types of
oxidies
Nitrides, carbides, and borides are types of
non-oxides
Describe the 3 classifications based on reactivity and give an example for each
Describe the 4 classifications based on phases
What are the 4 properties of ceramics?
- mechanical properties
- thermal properties
- optical properties
- biological properties
What are the 3 mechanical properties of ceramics?
Compare ceramics, metals and polymers
What is the biocompatibility of ceramics?
- ceramics are biocompatible (mineral adverse effects on biological tissues)
- some loss of mass occurs (corrosion) during service
What are some examples of ceramics?
This material is commonly used for windows, drinking glasses, bottles, ocular prostheses, and sensors
silicate glass (SiO2)
What is silicate glass composed of?
silica (SiO2) –> silicon dioxide