INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, you will be learning about the uses of ceramics and glasses as well as plastics and rubber. These materials can be seen in virtually every household, offices and eateries. I know you equally make use of ceramics, glasses, rubber and plastics also. Let us explore more on the importance of these materials.
CERAMICS
Ceramics are materials made from clay, mud or cement.
Ceramics are all products made from baked clay and are mostly mixtures of clay with other materials. These other materials include feldspar, silica, sillimanite and many others. Ceramics break easily when dropped. We say they are brittle; this differentiates ceramics from metals, plastics, wood and rubber. Ceramics are less dense than most metals. They have high melting points.
Properties of Ceramics
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