Course detail

Special Technology of Ceramics

FCH-MCO_SKPAcad. year: 2011/2012

Introduction in technology of ceramics, history of ceramics, evolution of ceramic manufacturing in Bohemia, trends of ceramic technology. Principles of ceramic technologies, preparation of ceramic materials, possibilities of forming, stabilities of clay based suspensions, rheological properties and their control, properties of ceramic pastes, Drying of ceramics, composition and structure of moist material, course of drying. Annealing of ceramics, rate of firing, calculation of temperature profiles in annealed product, kinetics of reactions. Relations between structure and properties. Mechanical properties, chemical resistance, thermal properties, viscous flow, creep, electrical and magnetic properties, optical properties.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student gains knowledge about ceramics, theory of phase equilibrium and kinetks of processes at high temperatures during ceramics processing

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge from inorganic and physical chemistry and silicate technology

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Processing of project oriented to diploma work, reports, and examination

Course curriculum

Raw materials
Thermal stability of basic phases
Ceramics, types, basic technique for preparation (production)
Sol-gel processing
Oxide ceramics
Non-oxide ceramics
Superconductive ceramics
Progress in ceramic preparation

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of course is improvement of knowledges in special areas of ceramics, technology testing of raw materials and products and progressive technologies

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

none

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Hanykýř V., Havrda J.: Speciální technologie keramiky I. VŠCHT Praha, Praha 1991. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPCP_CHM Master's

    branch NPCO_CHM , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme NKCP_CHM Master's

    branch NKCO_CHM , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer