Ceramics

Ceramics

Ceramics can be defined as a material made of clay and cements that has been made permanently hard by heat.

Ceramics can be defined as any of the various hard, heat-resistant, brittle, and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and then firing a non-metallic mineral such as clay at high temperature.

Properties of Ceramics

• Ceramics are heat resistant (they do not allow heat to pass through easily).
• Brittle (they break easily).
• Heavy.
• Resistant to corrosion (they do not rust).

Uses of Ceramics

• Sink units.
• Wash basins.
• Toilets.
• Electronic plugs.
• Bricks.
• Tiles.
• Tea cups.
• Sculptures.
• Furniture.
• Flower vases.
• Plates.
• Handles of kitchen utensils like spoons, forks, knives, etc.

Types of Ceramics

• Porcelain.
• Stoneware.
• Earthenware.

Advantages of Using Ceramics

• Can be used to make handles of materials that are not resistant to heat.
• They are easy to maintain.
• Resistant to corrosion.
• Easy to clean.
• Serve as a tool for decoration.
• Can be used for a long time as long as they do not fall.