Advanced Technical Ceramics

Advanced Technical Ceramics provides a thorough overview of technical ceramics. This book is divided into three parts encompassing 13 chapters that cover all aspects of technical ceramics, including definitions, raw materials, electronic and mechanical materials and processes, and biomaterials. Part I deals with the classification of ceramics by their chemical composition, mineral content, processing and production methods, properties, and uses. This part also includes the synthetic raw materials, production processes, and thermo-mechanical properties of ceramics. Part II describes the electrical, electronic, magnetic, thermal, chemical, and optical properties of ceramics, as well as their biomedical applications. Part III focuses on several precision machining methods for ceramics, such as cutting, grinding, lapping, polishing, and laser processing. Ceramics scientists, engineers, and researchers will find this text invaluable.

Contributors Preface Part I Introduction to Ceramics 1 Ceramics: Definitions I. Introduction II. Definitions References 2 Types of Ceramics I. Introduction II. Classification by Chemical Composition III. Classification by Minerals IV. Classification by Molding Technique V. Additional Ways to Classify Ceramics References 3 Synthetic Raw Materials for Ceramics I. Introduction II. General Issues Concerning Powders for Ceramics III. Major Materials for Ceramics References 4 Production Processes for Ceramics I. Introduction II. Preparing the Body III. The Molding Process IV. The Firing Process V. Issues for the Near Future in Ceramics Production Techniques References 5 Evaluating Ceramics I. Introduction II. Mechanical Properties III. Thermal Properties References Part II Properties and Applications of Ceramics 6 Electrical and Electronic Properties I. Introduction II. Insulating Properties III. Semiconductors IV. High-Conductivity Ceramics V. Superconductors VI. Ionic Conduction References 7 Magnetic Properties I. Introduction II. Ferrite: An Oxide Magnetic Material III. Summary of Characteristics IV. Soft Magnetic Ferrite V. Hard Ferrite VI. Semihard Magnetic Ferrite VII. Ferrite for Microwave Use References 8 Thermal Properties I. Theory of Thermal Properties II. Ceramics That Exploit Thermal Properties References 9 Chemical Properties I. Introduction II. Chemical Sensors III. Chemical Batteries and Electric Double-Layer Capacitors IV. Chemical Pumps V. Electrochromism VI. High-Temperature Steam Electrolysis VII. Catalysts References 10 Optical Properties I. Noncrystalline Substances II. Crystals References 11 Biological Applications I. Metallic Implants II. Biological Practice in Optimizing Implants III. Carbon and Ceramic Systems IV. Medical Applications V. Conclusion References 12 Mechanical Properties I. Strength of Materials II. Mechanical Properties of Today's Ceramics III. Ceramic Parts for Automobiles IV. Engines References Part III Machining Methods 13 Precision Machining Methods for Ceramics I. Introduction II. Cutting III. Grinding IV. Lapping and Polishing V. Laser Processing VI. Other Machining Methods References Appendix: Chronology of the Development of Advanced Ceramics Index