CHE 448 Ceramic Technology

 

Credit Structure :(3-0)3

 

Catalog Description:

Ceramic raw materials, structure and properties of clays, feldspars, and silicate minerals. Forming and firing of ceramics, vitrification. Rate process theory and use of phase equilibrium diagrams. Whitewares, refractories, enamels, glazes. and glass. Special ceramics.

 

Course Objectives:

This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the structures of advanced ceramic materials as well as the principles of ceramic technology. It also teaches students how to communicate effectively; a solid understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; an understanding of the impact of chemical engineering in a global and environmental context, consistent with the principles of sustainable development; an awareness of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning.

 

Prerequisites:
None

 

Textbook(s):
Notes prepared by Prof.Dr. Isik Onal

W.D.Callister, "Materials Science and Engineering", John Wiley and Sons Inc.

G. T. Austin, "Shrieve's Chemical Process Industries", McGraw-Hill Inc.

 

Reference:
None

 

Syllabus :

1. Ceramics today (1 week)

2. Ceramic raw materials (1 week)

3. Crystalline and noncrystalline materials (3 weeks)

4. Atomic mobility (1 week)

5. Ceramic phase equilibrium diagrams (1 week)

6. Grain growth, sintering and vitrification (1 week)

7. Properties of advanced ceramics (magnetic, electronic, optical) (3 weeks)

8. Midterm examination and discussion (1 week)

9. Term project discussion (2 weeks)

 

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:

Weekly homeworks and a term project are given

 

Computer Usage:

Term project requires crystallography software usage

 

Laboratory work:

None

 

Category Content:

Mathematics and Basic Sciences: 1 credit

Engineering Sciences: None

Humanities & Social Sciences: None

Departmental:2 credits

 

Instructors:
Işık Önal