Ceramics - Structures, Applications & Processing

Flashcards reviewing key vocabulary and concepts related to ceramics, their structures, applications, and processing methods.

Ceramics

Materials that are usually a compound between metallic and nonmetallic elements, known for their hardness and brittleness.

Ionic Character

The percentage of ionic bonding within a ceramic material, which contributes to its stability and properties.

Brittleness

A mechanical property indicating that ceramics cannot deform much before they fracture.

Firing

A high temperature heat treatment process that creates desirable properties in ceramics.

Traditional Ceramics

Ceramics that are based on clay materials such as china, bricks, and tiles.

New Ceramics

Ceramics developed for specific industrial applications, including electronics and aerospace.

Coordination Number

The number of nearest neighbors surrounding a cation in a ceramic structure.

Slip Casting

A forming process that involves pouring a slurry into a mold to create a hollow ceramic shape.

Sintering

The process of heating powdered materials to consolidate them into a solid structure at elevated temperatures.

Nano Composites

Materials that combine nanomaterial layers with polymers, enhancing properties such as strength and thermal resistance.