Question Bank on Ceramics

Question Number

1. What are Ceramics? Explain the mechanical & thermal properties of ceramics?

2. Explain any two types of point imperfections generally observed in ceramics.

3. Name different strengthening methods of ceramic materials and explain any two
of them.

4. What do you mean my structural and functional ceramics? Explain them in

brief and also give any four examples of functional ceramics.

5. Name and explain any two oxides and carbides used as structural ceramics.

6. Name and briefly explain the steps involved in processing of ceramics.

7. Name & explain any two methods of wet pressing of ceramics.

8. Explain the steps involved in the manufacturing of a spark plug insulator.

9. Explain the slip casting process to obtain (1) Solid Casting (2) Drain Casting, in
ceramics.

10. Name and explain any two thermal treatments for wet pressed ceramics.

11. Write short notes on (1) Cermets and their applications (2) Ceramic uses in
electrical & medical applications.

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