Difference between revisions of "Ceramic"

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Ceramics are hard and brittle materials that are made by heating a mixture in an oven.

Ceramics are very strong and so a large force can be applied before they break.

Ceramics are brittle so they break easily when they are hit suddenly by a large force.

Bricks - Ceramic blocks used to build houses.

Pottery - Ceramic bowls, plates, cups and pots used for storing/holding food and drink.

Ceramics are hard and brittle materials that are made by heating a mixture in an oven.

Ceramics are made form a mixture that is heated in a kiln.

Application	Properties
Plates	Hard - They are not easily scratched. Poor Thermal Conductors - Hot food is insulated from the table below preventing it from cooling too quickly.
Heat Shields	Poor Thermal Conductors - Spacecraft re-entering the atmosphere are protected from extreme temperatures.

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