Fine Ceramic Technology: The Fundamentals

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Generally, substances are either organic or inorganic and inorganic substances can be broadly divided into metals and non-metals. Non-metallic inorganic substances such as porcelains, cement and bricks that were treated at high temperatures during manufacturing process are called ceramics and among them, ceramics that were machined with high precision and has outstanding properties which are used in all types of industrial applications especially in electronic industries are called 'fine ceramics'.

Ceramics have been used as earthenware and bricks. However, these early ceramics were baked in open air (at about 800 degrees C), and because glaze was not yet used, they absorbed water and were unsuitable for cooking. Later, with the development of baking in a hole kiln at high temperatures of up to 1200 degrees C and glaze, pottery was created. This was far harder, more water-resistant and subsequently developed rapidly in aesthetic terms.

Since stoneware is baked in a large kiln at high temperatures of between 1200 degrees C and 1300 degrees C, it does not absorb water and is baked very hard.

Since porcelain is baked in a climbing kiln at high temperatures of between 1300 degrees C and 1400 degrees C, it is non-water absorbent, has white and smooth groundwork and is harder than pottery and stoneware. It has a wide range of applications and has moved toward perfection as a material for vessels.

rials, which can be divided into oxide type and non-oxide-type substances based on their constituent elements. Alumina is a typical example of an oxide-type ceramic and was the subject of product development from a comparatively early stage. It is now widely used in electronics and industrial field. Also, non-oxide type silicon-nitride and silicon carbide are newly developed materials and are being marketed as engineering ceramics.

The forming process of fine ceramics use extremely sophisticated technology that proceeds amid prior calculations of shrinkage in the baking process and the resulting precise dimensions. Forming methods include extrusion, press forming, injection, tape forming and etc.