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| Title: | Ceramics Are Forever |
| Authors: | Sharma, B. C. |
| Keywords: | Ceramics |
| Issue Date: | 28-Aug-2009 |
| Series/Report no.: | CSIR Golden Jubilee Series
Publication No.6 |
| Abstract: | Man and materials have a symbiotic relationship.
Throughout the ages, man has perfected new materials and
new materials have changed the lifestyles of mankind. In-deed,
new materials have ushered in new civilizations.
Ceramics were the first man-made materials. If the ancient
ceramics in the form of pottery were useful because fire and
water had no adverse effect on them, the modem ceramics
derive their importance from their unique magnetic and
electrical properties.
This little book seeks to project the versatility of ceramics,
which have many interesting properties and comprise a large
variety of products. It is not possible to cover all of these in a
small book. A choice had, therefore, to be made, keeping in
view the general nOll-specialist readers for whom this book
is meant.
Thus, a brief introduction to the variety of ceramic products
serving in household and various industries is followed by a
peep into the nature of clay and its properties that made
possible the use of clay as the material for first man-made
products. Pottery - its broad categories and a brief account of
its growth - is covered next. Strengths and failures of ceramics
as structural materials and reasons thereof are described in
the next chapter. Electrical behaviour of ceramics is the
source of a great number of practical applications. These are
covered in the next two chapters. The last chapter is devoted
to the medical uses of ceramics.
If those already familiar with ceramics feel that some topics
are covered in less detail or choice of topics is somewhat
arbitrary, I plead guilty. There is no claim to or attempt at
completeness. My aim has been to introduce the general
reader to the fascinating versatility of ceramics. I have en-joyed
writing this book and if readers find it worthwhile my
purpose will be served. |
| Appears in Collections: | NISCAIR GoldenJubilee Collection
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