Ceramics & Smart Materials

Ceramics are typically ________ conductors of electricity.

• good

• poor

• excellent

• moderate

Which of the following is a commercial example of a ceramic product?

• Concrete

• Plastic

• Wood

• Metal

What is the primary purpose of a laboratory fume hood?

• To store chemicals

• To protect against hazardous fumes

• To enhance visibility

• To maintain temperature

Which of the following is an engineering application of ceramics?

• Whiteware

• Disc-Brakes

• Hardness

• Brittle

What is the process called that involves heat and pressure in ceramics manufacturing?

• Sintering

• Casting

• Molding

• Extrusion

What type of ceramic material is used for polishing?

• Sandpaper

• Composites

• Engine rotors

• Bearings

Which of the following is not a type of refractory in ceramic materials?

• A) Bricks

• B) Structural

• C) Optical

• D) Whiteware

Fill in the blank: _______ is a type of advanced ceramic material.

• Sandpaper

• Engine rotors

• Whiteware

• Bricks

Which of the following is a type of advanced ceramic material?

• A) Bearings

• B) Whiteware

• C) Sandpaper

• D) Bricks

Fill in the blank: _______ is a type of glass in ceramic materials.

• Composites

• Optical

• Sandpaper

• Whiteware