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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process do ceramics undergo to become hard and durable?

<p>Heating or 'firing' (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of ceramics are engineered to have specific properties?

<p>Advanced ceramics (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Shattering easily (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common application of ceramics?

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

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