Syllabus

Introduction to Structural Ceramics, Important Structural Ceramics in oxide and non-oxide ceramics. Alumina
Ceramic effect of microstructure and strengthening and toughening - thermal expansion and micro-crack toughening.
Zirconia ceramics - polymorphic modifications, stabilization and toughened zirconia.
(9 contact hours)

Composites: strengthening and toughening mechanisms, composite fabrication. Composites of some oxides and
Non-oxides.
(7 contact hours)

Non-oxide ceramics - classification, issues of densification. Reaction bonding and non-oxide ceramics fabrication.
Discussion of important non-oxide ceramics - silicon carbide, silicon nitride, sialon, Boron Carbide, Boron Nitride, phase
Diagrams, processing, sintering and properties.
(9 contact hours)

Failure analysis, fractography, friction and wear. Importance of design consideration, material selection and
Failure analysis for application and reliability of structural ceramics. Weakest link theory, probabilistic design, and Weibull
Modulus.
(6 contact hours)

Strength and toughness - different methods, limitations, and effect of test protocol and sample specification of
Strength and toughness. Thermal shock resistance - the effect of material parameter and microstructure. The standard
Protocol of thermal shock and measurement tests.
(5 contact hours)

Understand the fundamental properties of oxide and non-oxide ceramics.

Have an idea about the fabrication techniques used for synthesizing oxide and non-oxide ceramics.

Investigate the Applications of Oxide and Non-Oxide Ceramics

Evaluate the Environmental and Sustainability Impact of Ceramic Materials

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the chemical composition and properties of oxide and non-oxide ceramics

Apply knowledge of ceramic fabrication techniques to real-world scenarios

Assess and select ceramics for specific applications based on performance criteria

Critically evaluate the sustainability and environmental impact of ceramic materials

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W. E. Lee and W. M. Rainforth,, Ceramic Microstructures: Property Control by Processing,, Springer, 1994.

E. Dorre and H. Hubner,, Processing, Properties and Applications,, Springer- Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg, 1984.

J B Wachtman, W.R Cannon and M. J. Mathewson,, Mechanical Properties of Ceramics,, John Wiley & Sons, 2009.