What Are the 3 Types of Ceramics?

Main Categories of Ceramics

  • Earthenware
  • Stoneware
  • Porcelain

Ceramics are materials made from clay and natural ingredients. They are shaped and heated to high temperatures to make them strong.

Characteristics of Earthenware

  • Oldest and most common type of ceramic
  • Can have an ivory look

Ceramic Properties and Types

  • Clay has silica like glass
  • Ceramics lack metals and organics
  • The Greek word for clay gave us ‘ceramic’
  • Examples are silica in glass and alumina in abrasives

Types and Applications of Ceramics

  • Traditional ceramics use low temperatures and natural clays
  • Advanced ceramics used in tiles, bricks, plates, glass, and toilets

Historical Background and Techniques

  • History dates to prehistoric pottery
  • Shaping clay and water then hardening by heat
  • Early uses were vessels, containers, decorations
  • Basic techniques include throwing, hand building, slip casting, jiggering

Ceramic Strength and Finishing

  • Earthenware is brittle but can be waterproofed with glaze
  • Stoneware is stronger

Examples of Ceramic Materials

  1. Earthenware
  2. Stoneware
  3. Porcelain

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