Ceramics and Composite Materials

Ceramics are defined as an inorganic non-metallic solid made from metal or non-metal compounds that are shaped and then hardened by heating to high temperatures. Generally, they are hard, corrosion-resistant, and brittle. Ceramics are generally made by mixtures of clay, earthen elements, powders, and water and shaping them into desired forms. Once the ceramic has been shaped, it's fired during a heated oven referred to as a kiln. Frequently, ceramics are covered in, waterproof, paint-like, and decorative substances such as glazes.