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ceramic 1. a hard brittle material made by firing clay and similar substances 2. an object made from such a material 3. of, relating to, or made from a ceramic 4. of or relating to ceramics ceramic [sə′ram·ik] (materials) Inorganic, nonmetallic materials processed or used at high temperature, generally including oxides, nitrides, borides, carbides, silicides, and sulfides. Intermetallic compounds such as aluminides and beryllides are also considered ceramics, as are phosphides, antimonides, and arsenides. Consisting of such a product. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| By combining engineered ceramic materials with metals and plastics, and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of semiconductor packages, electronic components, industrial ceramics, telecommunications equipment, optical instruments, laser printers, copiers and solar energy systems. Ceramic materials are not supposed to undergo temperature applications of more than 70[degrees]C per second, and we suggest that they are preheated to 100[degrees]C before rework continues. Silicon carbide is just one of several ceramic materials that can be used in lieu of steel, noted Marc A. |
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