Ceramology

Ceramology is an interdisciplinary field dealing with the study of ceramic materials, their raw materials, structures, thermodynamics, phase diagrams and technological processes of production. The course will enable students to master the basic theoretical knowledge of the broad raw material base for ceramic materials as well as the thermodynamics of ceramic materials. Students will also learn about secondary raw materials and their potential applications in the ceramic industry. In addition, students will become familiar with the fundamental thermodynamic laws applicable to ceramic systems. Particular attention is paid to the interpretation of the knowledge arising from the analysis of equilibrium phase diagrams.