Syllabus

Course description
Introduction and classification of Structural Ceramics, Brief review of Griffith theory of fracture, toughness, statistical nature of strength Alumina and alumina ceramics Crystal structure, phases, types of alumina, properties and its relation to microstructure, importance and application. Zirconia Ceramics Crystal structure and polymorphic modifications, Transformation Toughening different system in zirconia, application. Composites: strengthening and toughening mechanisms, composite fabrication. Composites of some oxides and nonoxides. Classification of non-oxideceramics, siliconcarbide, siliconnitride Sialon, Tungsten Carbide, Boron Carbide, Boron Nitride, Carbon and Graphite, phase diagrams, processing, sintering and properties. Abrasives natural and synthetic properties, applications andperformances Semiconductor, electronic, ionic conductors and fast ion conductors defects influoride type andperovskite oxides conduction process and transference number electronic conduction in oxides semiconductor - metal transition Ionic conduction in oxides fast –ion conductors resistors and varistors, ceramic capacitors, piezoelectric and electro-optic ceramics, Super conductivity: basic principles materials synthesis and applications Magnetic Ceramics: Introduction types of magnetism: magnetic anisotropy magnetostriction domains and magnetization processes magnetic Materials: soft and hard synthesis characterization and applications, ferroelectricity in capacitor technology, recent developments in this area.

To gain knowledge on advanced ceramics

Apply the knowledge of advanced ceramics for product development

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