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Ceramics are classified as materials that are formed in the presence of high heat and display non-metallic properties. Many synthetic ceramics contain high amounts of aluminum oxide, zirconium dioxide, carbides (CaC2, SiC2, etc), borides (B12As2), nitrides (GaN, TiN), cilicides (KSi, CsSi), Barium titanate (BaTiO3), and Titanium Carbide (TiC - used on the tiles on the space shuttle for reentry). Natural Ceramics formed from clay contain kaolinites (Al2Si2O5(OH)4), montmorillonites ((Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2·nH2O), illites ((K,H3O)(Al,Mg,Fe)2(Si,Al)4O10[(OH)2,(H2O)]), and chlorites ((Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6). Most ceramics are quite heterogeneous, comprised of a mixture of the some of the above compounds (ie a colloid).
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe great majority of clay will be silicates (Si and O), plus water (H and O), if it is wet. Almost inevitably there will be iron (Fe), calcium (Ca) and sodium (Na). There may also be any number of other metals and non-metals such as nitrogen (N) in minor or trace quantities.
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∙ 11y agoThe main component of clay is kaolin which is a molecule which contains silicon and other elements. It is of very small size. Vast quantities of kaolin have accumulated in deposits and are now mined for this product.
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∙ 11y agoNon composite ceramics are usually metal oxides, nitrides, carbides, borides or silicides. Most metals are capable of forming stable ceramics.
Composite ceramics will be a mixture of oxides and non-oxides possibly with reinforcing fibres.
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What elements are found nitrogen hydroxide?
the elements found in nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen
What are elements called when they are found in nature?
Elements found in nature are referred to natural elements, as opposed to synthetic, which are man made.
What is the names of the elements found in baking powder?
elements found in baking powder are :sodiumcarbonoxygen
What are the elements found in ballpen?
What elements are present in ballpen
What are the elements found in ferrous oxide?
The elements found in ferrous oxide are iron (Fe) and oxygen (O).
What are Lanthanoid elements are used to make?
They are used to make magnets, ceramics, and television picture tubes.
Are industrial ceramics good electricity conductors?
Generally ceramics are insulators. Some exceptions: silicon carbide, molybdenum disilicide, zirconium dioxide - these materials are largely used as heating elements.
Are elements the best conductor of electricity?
Silver is the best conductor of the elements, followed by copper. But the best are probably still to be discovered. Certain ceramics have been found to be better. There's work going on currently investigating conduction and superconduction, particularly at very low temperatures.
How do you describe ceramics in one or two easy to understand sentences?
a compound contain metallic and non metallic elements. typical nonmetallic elements are oxygen nitrogen and carbon.
How is cement and ceramics made in the industry?
ceramic is made of pure heat over 100c and bits of gravel and stone its ,made in a large stone oven called kiln. cement is mostly made of a mixture of elements that are found in natural materials.
What has the author F H Norton written?
F. H. Norton has written: 'The creep of steel at high temperatures' 'Elements of ceramics'
Is ceramics from animals?
No, ceramics come from the earth.
What are the materials found in the kitchen?
Stove, mit, rug, microwave, and other stuff
What are elements found?
Elements are found on the periodic table and have a chemical bond
What elements are found nitrogen hydroxide?
the elements found in nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen
When was RAK Ceramics created?
RAK Ceramics was created in 1989.
When was Heath Ceramics created?
Heath Ceramics was created in 1948.
