Ceramic materials

Type of study	Bachelor
Language of instruction	English
Code	635-2060/02
Abbreviation	KM
Course title	Ceramic materials
Credits	6
Coordinating department	Department of Thermal Engineering
Course coordinator	doc. Ing. Hana Ovčačíková, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

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

E-learning

https://edison.sso.vsb.cz/cz.vsb.edison.edu.study.prepare.web/StudySupportsFileServlet/cd878387-0ba1-47cd-869b-ce0ddc2f8a30;1.1/Keramick%C3%A9%20materi%C3%A1ly.pdf?inline=true

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. ISBN 978-0-7641-3733-4.

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