Syllabus

Introduction, definition and scope of ceramics. Traditional ceramics: An overview, history, compositions, manufacturing and application of refractories, whitewares and heavy clay wares, glass, cement, ceramic coatings. Processing of ceramic powders, shape forming operations: pressing, slip casting, isostatic pressing, injection moulding, sheet forming, MLC technology. The firing of ceramics: kiln design and conveyor technology, sintering and densification, hot pressing and hot isostatic pressing. Sol-gel processing and monolithic ceramics. Basic glass processing, container glass, fibreglass, speciality glass products, glass- ceramics. Structural ceramics, electrical and electronic ceramics, chemical and nuclear ceramics, bio-ceramics, ceramic membranes, artificial gems and ceramics, aerospace and other strategic applications of ceramics, advanced ceramic processing techniques.

1. To develop an overall idea about the physics and chemistry fundamentals associated with modern ceramic technology.

2. To develop knowledge about the scope of ceramic compositions and processing technologies

3. To make them aware about the physical, chemical, mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of ceramics and the associated methods for measuring these properties

At the completion of this Course students should be able to:
1. Understand the technological significance of ceramic materials and components for various engineering applications.
2. Understand the appreciation of ceramic raw materials as part of the overall field of materials science and engineering.
3. Understanding about the diverse field of ceramic industry.

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