An Introduction to Ceramics

• Main Author: Pampuch, Roman (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: Lecture Notes in Chemistry, 86
• Subjects: Materials science.; Physical chemistry.; Engineering > Materials.; Materials Science.; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Methods.; Physical Chemistry.; Materials Engineering.

This book embraces both traditional and advanced ceramics produced from synthetic or deeply transformed natural raw materials. Following the path of ceramic innovation, this introduction explains electric properties of ceramic conductors, like high-temperature superconductors, reflects on the intera...

Table of Contents:

• A Brief History of Ceramic Innovation
• The Tradition Continued
• Ceramics to Overcome Brittleness
• Voids are Important
• Unusual Dielectrics and Conductors
• Materials versus Light,- Imitating and Supporting Nature
• Appendix.