After successful completion of the course, students are able to...
... understand the chemical and physical concepts behind the properties of advanced ceramics and they can discuss what makes a material best suited for certain applications.
- Introduction, definition of advanced ceramics
- Important ceramics (Al2O3, ZrO2, ZnO, PZT, BaTiO3, Ferrite, SiC, AlN, etc.)
- Structure property relations, role fo defects
- Properties (electrical, electrochemical, dielectric, thermal, mechanical) and their applications