JSS2: BASIC TECHNOLOGY – 1ST TERM Uses of Ceramics and Glass (Contd) | Week 7 & 8 Definition of Ceramics

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Definition of Ceramics

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Meaning of Ceramics

What are Ceramic Materials?

Ceramics are non-metallic solids made by the action of heat on clay. The temperature needed to transform soft clay into hard ceramic is extremely high.

They are hard, brittle, heat-resistant, and corrosion-resistant materials.

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Most building household items are made from ceramics. These include:

Bricks.
Blocks.
Glass windows.
Plaster of Paris (which is used medically for holding broken bones)
Pottery – This is the art of using clay to make various objects (clay pots)
Cement.
Bottles.
Tiles.
Waterpots.
Cooking pots.
Serving plates etc.

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