Ceramic

• What types of glass are discussed in the video?

  Soda lime glass and borosilicate glass
• What is the primary use of soda lime glass?

  For items such as windows and bottles
• What materials are mixed to make soda lime glass?

  Sodium carbonate and limestone
• What happens to the mixture of sodium carbonate and limestone when heated?

  It melts and solidifies into glass
• What is a limitation of soda lime glass?

  It has a relatively low melting point
• Why is borosilicate glass useful for kitchenware and labware?

  It has a higher melting point than soda lime glass
• What materials are used to make borosilicate glass?

  Sand and boron trioxide
• What are clay ceramics commonly used for?

  Pottery and bricks
• How is clay formed and processed?

  It is shaped when wet and heated to harden
• What defines a composite material?

  It combines two different materials
• What are the two components of a composite material?

  Reinforcement and matrix
• What is the key feature of composites?

  They have different properties than their components
• Why is carbon fiber composite useful in cars and aircraft?

  It is very strong and light
• What is reinforced concrete made of?

  Steel bars surrounded by concrete
• What is the primary benefit of reinforced concrete?

  It is extremely strong
• What are the main categories of ceramics discussed?

  • Glass
  • Clay ceramics
• What are the steps to make soda lime glass?

  1. Mix sodium carbonate and limestone
  2. Heat the mixture in a furnace until it melts
  3. Allow it to cool and solidify into desired shapes
• What are the steps to form clay ceramics?

  1. Shape wet clay
  2. Heat in a furnace to harden
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of composites?

  Strengths:

  • Different properties than individual materials
  • Can be tailored for specific uses

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Often more expensive to produce
  • May require complex manufacturing processes