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Ceramics
FAST-BJ01Acad. year: 2009/2010
The goal of the subject is to win knowledge about general and theoretical base of ceramic production, principles of ceramic technological procedures with a special respect to the field of building ceramics. In the frame of this subject the basic theoretical knowledge concerning raw materials, exploitation and processing by technological procedures, which are the basis of ceramic production are presented. The presentation begins with the preparation of raw materials, over individual phases of production till the readymade product. In the framework of this subject the basic theoretical knowledge about the solid phase is presented and the information about the raw and burnt ceramic body from the point of view of its formation and its stability under different thermal conditions. The principles of evaluation of ceramic raw materials and products including the utility properties are discussed. Orientation in the field of production and concerning the use of ceramic products.
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2.Microstructure and structure of ceramic materials.
3.Ceramic raw materials – classification, mineralogical composition.
4.Methods of research and determination in ceramics. Methods of crystalline structure research (DTA, DKTA, X-rays, distribution of pores).
5.Plastic raw materials.
6.Opening materials, fluxing agents, lightening admixtures. Raw materials for engobes.
7.Processing and treatment of ceramic raw materials.
8.Shaping by pressing.
9.Shaping by extruding.
10.Shaping by casting.
11.Dynamics of drying.
12.Statics and technology of drying.
13.Theoretical formation principles of burnt ceramic body microstructure - solid state reactions, sintering.Reactions during burning of ceramics. Behaviour of minerals during burning and the formation of new phases.
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Basic literature
Recommended reading
Hlaváč, J.: The technology of glass and ceramics. Elsevier Science Publishing company Amsterdam, 1983. (EN)
Koller, A.: Structure and properties of ceramics. ACER Hradec Králové, 1994. (EN)
Krause a kol.: Technologie der Keramik 1-4. VEB Verlag fur Bauwesen Berlin, 1988. (DE)
Lach, V.: Keramika. VUT v Brně, 1992. ISBN 80-214-0332-2. (CS)
Pytlík, P., Sokolář, R.: Stavební keramika. Akademické nakladatelství CERM Brno, 2002. ISBN 80-7204-234-3. (CS)
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme B-P-E-SI Bachelor's
branch M , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
- Programme B-K-C-SI Bachelor's
branch M , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
- Programme B-P-C-SI Bachelor's
branch M , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
- Programme B-P-C-ST Bachelor's
branch M , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory