SiO2 as the most significant oxide of the earth crust, its forms of
occurrence.
Chemical diffusion, volume flow, characteristics of sintering operations,
factors affecting sintering. The nucleation and growth of new phases, the
dissolution of solid matters in melts.
Characteristics of glass, glass ceramics and ceramics on the base of clay
minerals, raw materials and their mixtures. Glass and crystallizing coatings.
Refractory acid and basic materials.
Inorganic binders. Raw materials for the production of cements, the phase
composition of cements. Lime and its properties.