Ceramics

Ceramics is the science of pottery which may be defined as the objects made from special type of clay, hydrated aluminum silicate (Al2O3.SiO2.2H2O), feldspar and silicates. The pure fine whit clay made of feldspar is called Kaolin or China clay. This brief note contains information on ceramics and their properties.

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Ceramics is the science of pottery which may be defined as the objects made from special type of clay, hydrated aluminum silicate (Al2O3.SiO2.2H2O), feldspar and silicates. The pure fine whit clay made of feldspar is called Kaolin or China clay. This brief note contains information on ceramics and their properties.

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  • Ceramics is the science of pottery which may be defined as the objects made from the special type of clay, hydrated aluminum silicate (Al2O3.SiO2.2H2O), feldspar and silicates. The pure fine white clay made of feldspar is called Kaolin or China clay.
  • The properties of ceramics are high temperature, poor conductor of heat and electricity, hard and brittle but attractive, etc.
  • Ceramics is used to make furnace of insulators in TV sets, electric fitting, make artificial teeth, bone joint and procaine, make household pottery, jugs, tile, bowls, cups,sink, etc.

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Ceramics

Ceramics

It is the science of pottery which may be defined as the objects made from thespecial type of clay, hydrated aluminum silicate (Al2O3.SiO2.2H2O), feldspar and silicates. The pure fine white clay made of feldspar is called Kaolin of China clay. It is used in ceramics.

Glazing:

Some articles made by ceramics are coated with tin oxide or lead oxide and heated again. The coating forms a thin layer over the surface. This process is termed as glazing. Glazing makes the surface of ceramics smooth, attractive and waterproof.

Properties of ceramics:

  1. It can withstand high temperature.
  2. They are not affected by acid, alkali or other chemicals.
  3. They are poor conductor of heat and electricity.
  4. They are hard and brittle but attractive.

Uses:

  1. It is used for making household pottery, jugs, tiles, bowls, cups, sinks, etc
  2. Being poor conductor, they are used for making furnace of insulators in TV sets, electric fittings, etc.
  3. They are used for making artificial teeth, bone joints and porcelain.

Lesson

Materials Used In Daily Life

Subject

Science

Grade

Grade 10

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