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Types of Ceramics - XML
Ceramics are broadly classified into traditional Old Ceramics and advanced Fine Ceramics. This dataset comprehensively covers major classifications such as Fine Ceramics, Structural Ceramics, and Glass-Ceramics, as well as composition-based classifications like Oxide and Non-Oxide Ceramics, and function-based classifications including Electronic Ceramics and Bioceramics. It includes material properties, applications, and representative material examples, designed for use in industry and research and development.
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<code>FC</code>
<slug>fine-ceramics</slug>
<name>Fine Ceramics</name>
<description>High-performance ceramic materials using high-purity raw materials.</description>
<applications>["Semiconductor manufacturing equipment parts","Electronic components and substrates","Medical devices and implants","Automotive components","Industrial machinery parts","Energy-related components"]</applications>
<category>Advanced Ceramics</category>
<keyMaterials>[{"name":"Alumina","formula":"Al₂O₃","properties":"High hardness, wear resistance, insulation"},{"name":"Zirconia","formula":"ZrO₂","properties":"High toughness, corrosion resistance, low thermal expansion"},{"name":"Silicon Nitride","formula":"Si₃N₄","properties":"High strength, thermal shock resistance, wear resistance"},{"name":"Silicon Carbide","formula":"SiC","properties":"High thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, high-temperature resistance"},{"name":"Aluminum Nitride","formula":"AlN","properties":"High thermal conductivity, insulation, thermal stability"}]</keyMaterials>
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<code>SC</code>
<slug>structural-ceramics</slug>
<name>Structural Ceramics</name>
<description>Ceramics designed for mechanical load-bearing applications.</description>
<applications>["Bearings and seals","Cutting tools and grinding wheels","Pump and valve components","Engine components","Bioceramics","Ballistic protection and armor plates"]</applications>
<category>Structural Materials</category>
<keyMaterials>[{"name":"Alumina","formula":"Al₂O₃","properties":"Most widely used technical ceramic"},{"name":"Zirconia Toughened Alumina","formula":"ZTA","properties":"Combines hardness with crack resistance"},{"name":"Silicon Nitride","formula":"Si₃N₄","properties":"Excellent fracture toughness and thermal shock resistance"},{"name":"Silicon Carbide","formula":"SiC","properties":"Extreme hardness and thermal conductivity"}]</keyMaterials>
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<code>GC</code>
<slug>glass-ceramics</slug>
<name>Glass Ceramics</name>
<description>Composite materials combining glass transparency with ceramic strength.</description>
<applications>["Cookware and cooktop surfaces","Smartphone screens","Electronic devices and displays","Telescope mirrors","Dental restoration materials","Architectural and decorative panels"]</applications>
<category>Composite Materials</category>
<keyMaterials>[{"name":"Lithium Aluminosilicate","formula":"LAS","properties":"Extremely low thermal expansion coefficient"},{"name":"Magnesium Aluminosilicate","formula":"MAS","properties":"High mechanical strength and heat resistance"},{"name":"Cordierite","formula":"2MgO·2Al₂O₃·5SiO₂","properties":"Low thermal expansion, thermal shock resistance"}]</keyMaterials>
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<code>OC</code>
<slug>oxide-ceramics</slug>
<name>Oxide Ceramics</name>
<description>Fine ceramics with oxide as the main component.</description>
<applications>["Electronic substrates and insulation parts","Bioceramics","Grinding and polishing materials","Refractories"]</applications>
<category>Fine Ceramics</category>
<keyMaterials>[{"name":"Alumina","formula":"Al₂O₃","properties":"High electrical insulation and mechanical strength"},{"name":"Zirconia","formula":"ZrO₂","properties":"High strength and toughness"},{"name":"Silica","formula":"SiO₂","properties":"Excellent thermal and chemical stability"}]</keyMaterials>
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<code>NC</code>
<slug>non-oxide-ceramics</slug>
<name>Non-Oxide Ceramics</name>
<description>Fine ceramics with nitrides and carbides as main components.</description>
<applications>["Automotive engine components","Heat dissipation substrates","Semiconductor manufacturing equipment parts","Cutting tools"]</applications>
<category>Fine Ceramics</category>
<keyMaterials>[{"name":"Silicon Nitride","formula":"Si₃N₄","properties":"Excellent thermal shock and wear resistance"},{"name":"Silicon Carbide","formula":"SiC","properties":"Lightweight with high corrosion resistance"},{"name":"Aluminum Nitride","formula":"AlN","properties":"High thermal conductivity and electrical insulation"}]</keyMaterials>
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<code>FC-EL</code>
<slug>electronic-ceramics</slug>
<name>Electronic Ceramics</name>
<description>Fine ceramics with electrical and electronic functions.</description>
<applications>["Capacitors","Piezoelectric elements and actuators","Sensors","IC packages and substrates","Filters and resonators"]</applications>
<category>Functional Materials</category>
<keyMaterials>[{"name":"Barium Titanate","formula":"BaTiO₃","properties":"Ferroelectric, high dielectric constant"},{"name":"Lead Zirconate Titanate","formula":"Pb(Zr,Ti)O₃","properties":"Excellent piezoelectric properties"}]</keyMaterials>
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