Ceramic materials

Type of study	Follow-up MasterBachelor
Language of instruction	Czech
Code	635-2060/01
Abbreviation	KM
Course title	Ceramic materials
Credits	6
Coordinating department	Department of Thermal Engineering
Course coordinator	doc. Ing. Hana Ovčačíková

Subject syllabus

1. Introduction
2. Introduction to the Science of Ceramic Materials – history, key terminology, and the development of the field.
3. Types of Ceramic Materials – classification into functional, construction, refractory, and special ceramics.
4. Structure and Properties of Ceramic Materials – how to identify ceramic materials and their key properties.
5. Raw Materials for Ceramic Production – use of the A-S binary diagram and various types of ceramic bodies.
6. Technological Equipment for Ceramic Production – kilns, dryers, mills, and other equipment used in ceramic manufacturing.
7. Raw Material Preparation and Processing Technology – production and shaping processes for ceramic materials.
8. Drying and Firing of Ceramics – key processes and their impact on product quality.
9. Surface Treatments of Ceramics – glazes, engobes, and their applications.
10. Ceramic Design – modern approaches and innovations in ceramic design.
11. Applications of Ceramic Materials in Industry – practical use in various industries, from construction to specialized applications.
12. Guest Lecture from Practice – current trends in the ceramic industry.
13. Student Presentations on Assigned Topics – presentations by students on selected topics.

E-learning

Study supports in the E-learning system.

Literature

1. KOLLER, A. Structure and properties of ceramics, Material science Monographs, 80. ACER: Hradec Králové, 2007. ISBN 0-444-98719-3.
2. BARRY CARTER, C., GRANOT NORTON, M. Ceramic Materials, Scicence and Engineerin. Springer: 2007. ISBN 978-0-387-4627
3. CALLISTER, D., W., RETHWISCH, D., G. Materials Science and Engineering. John Wiley & Sons. 2015. .

Advised literature

1. GÜRSES, A., AÇIKYILDIZ, M., GÜNES, K., SADI G.M. Dyes and Pigments. Springer International Publishing AG, 2016. ISBN 978-3-319-33890-3.
2. SURENDRANATHEN, A., O. An Introduction to Ceramic and Refractories. New York: Taylor & Francis Group,2015. ISBN 978-1-4822-2044-5.
3. QUINN, A. Ceramic design course: principles, practice, and techniques : a complete course for ceramicists. New York: Barron's, 2007. .

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