Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The student is expected to acquire a basic understanding of ceramic materials, their structures, preparation and properties.
Synopsis Introduction to ceramics: classification and general properties of ceramics, crystal structures of ceramics and minerals. Ceramics processing: preparation of ceramic powders, green body shaping, solid state sintering, liquid phase sintering, hot-pressing. Microstructures and grain boundary engineering. Glass and glass-ceramics. Properties: mechanical properties, thermal, electrical and optical properties.
Assessment Examinations: 85% + Practical reports: 15%