IDD 205: Introduction to Technical Ceramics
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What characteristic is common among most ceramics?

  • Being electrically conductive
  • Being magnetic
  • Being non-magnetic (correct)
  • Being highly reactive to chemicals
  • What is the main difference between traditional and advanced ceramics?

  • One is more expensive, the other is less expensive
  • One is more heat-resistant, the other is more durable
  • One is more porous, the other is less porous
  • One has specific engineered properties, the other does not (correct)
  • What property do ceramics possess that makes them suitable for high-temperature applications?

  • Being electrically conductive
  • Being highly reactive to chemicals
  • Being refractory (correct)
  • Being highly porous
  • Which of the following is not a characteristic of ceramics?

    <p>Being highly reactive to chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process do ceramics undergo to become hard and durable?

    <p>Heating or 'firing'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines whether a material is considered ceramic?

    <p>Its solubility in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ceramics are engineered to have specific properties?

    <p>Advanced ceramics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between ceramics and pottery?

    <p>One is a type of ceramic, the other is a type of art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of some ceramics that makes them prone to breakage?

    <p>Shattering easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for a material to be considered ceramic?

    <p>It must not be soluble in water, even when heated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common application of ceramics?

    <p>Building materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

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