Ceramic refers to a broad class of inorganic, non-metallic materials made by shaping and then firing natural or synthetic raw materials at high temperatures. Ceramics are typically composed of metal oxides, carbides, nitrides, or silicates, and are known for their hardness, brittleness, high melting points, and excellent thermal and electrical insulation properties.
Key characteristics:
Brittle under mechanical stress
Types of ceramics include:
Advanced (technical) ceramics: such as alumina (Al₂O₃), zirconia (ZrO₂), silicon carbide (SiC), and boron nitride (BN)
Applications:
