Description and discussion on fundamentals in production of both raw materials and final ceramic: from properties to application

Ceramic materials are generally divided into TRADITIONAL CERAMICS made of natural clay and FUNCTIONAL CERAMICS made of synthetic powders. The use of these last is increasing in many field of application in view of the peculiar properties of the materials that can be achieved with composition and forming during production.

Therefore the core of the course is the study of the technological and scientific tools to obtain the final ceramic stuff.

 In details:

1 - Introduction to ceramic materials: Hystory, market, perspectives

2 – Traditional ceramics (few information): Classification,applications, market, raw materials and production process.

3 – Functional ceramics: Classification,applications, market, raw materials and production process..

4 – Synthetic powders production: Fundamentals, of the different production methods (coprecipitation, sol gel, solid state). Description and discussion of the unit operations of the production process: production reaction, drying, thermal treatment, forming process. Study of phase transformation and sintering.

5 – Physico-chemical characterization of the nature and properties of the obtained materials (few informations).

6 - Examples.

More information: 1st lecture of the course, where the course presentation and more details on final evaluation will be given

 alternative, please contact the teacher Cinzia Cristiani Dip. CMIC “G. Natta” (cinzia.cristiani@polimi.it, Tel. 0223993248)

Final evaluation: 

personal projects ppt presentation and discussion (could be considered by the teacher)

written discussion on course topincs  (compulsory in English)