After accomplishing the objectives of this course, the students will be able to:
- Explain the difference between traditional ceramics and technical ceramics in terms of raw materials, processing, and properties
- Describe the fundamentals of the atomic structure of glass, and steps in conventional glass manufacturing
- Describe the raw materials used and their function in the production of triaxial ceramics
- Apply fundamental concepts related to ternary phase diagrams for processing of traditional ceramic bodies
- Describe the processing routes and characteristics of ceramic powders for the production of engineering ceramics
- Select and explain different methods for forming and sintering of technical ceramics
- Select and analyze ceramic processing methods for the production of a ceramic component
- Explain the properties (e.g. physical, thermal, mechanical) of ceramic materials and relate the property to the microstructure developed during processing
- Select and recommend a ceramic material for specific technical/engineering applications
- Identify and explain the limitations of ceramics for structural use/applications