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Abstract
Ceramic are the group of non- metallic inorganic solids
and their use by man dates from the time of ancient
civilisations. In fact, the word ceramic is of Greek origin and
its translation ”Keramos” means potter’s earth.
Generally speaking, ceramics is ca/ssified into two
groups; traditional and advanced ceramics.
Traditional ceramics are those derived from naturally
occurring raw materials and include clay-based products;
such as tableware, and sanitaryware as well as structural
claywares like bricks and tiles. Also in this category are
cements, glasses and refractories.
Advanced ceramics are those whose purpose of use
depends on mechanical behaviour and structural compounds.
They are also termed ”special”, ”fine”, and ”technical”.
Advanced ceramics are sometimes referred to as structural
compounds, whereas electroceramics are a class of
advanced ceramics whose application relies on electrical and
magnetic properties.
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