Introduction to Ceramics

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Introduction to Ceramics Syllabus — Unit-wise Content

The official GTU curriculum for Introduction to Ceramics (subject code DI01052021) as prescribed for CT · Semester 1 divides the course into 2 units, covering 33 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.

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Unit 1 INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS

1.1.1. History and development of ceramics.
1.2. Define ceramics and explain the classification of ceramic materials.
1.2.1. Definition and classification of ceramics such as Structural ceramics, Refractory, White wares, Pottery, Insulators, Glass, Cement.
1.3. Explain Scope in ceramic engineering.
1.3.1. Different Opportunities in ceramics.
1.4. Development of ceramics
1.4.1. Development of ceramics in India and advancement in other country.
10. 20% Unit -II WHITE WARE & REFRACTORY
2.1. Give Introduction of white ware materials.
2.1.2. Definition of white ware.
2.2.3. Explain the types and uses of white ware products.
2.2.4. Explain different types and applications of white ware products such as Terracotta, Bone china ware, porcelain ware, Earthen ware, Stone ware, sanitary ware, Table ware, Ceramic wall and floor tiles, Electrical insulators etc.
2.2. Give introduction of refractory materials.
2.2.1. Definition of Refractory.
2.2.2. List the different types of refractory materials with their applications.
2.2.3. Explain different types and applications of refractory products.
10. 25% Unit –III GLASS, ENAMEL & CEMENT
3.1. Give Introduction of glass materials.
3.1.1. Definition of glass.
3.1.2. Explain different types of glass and its applications.
3.2. Give introduction of Enamel.
3.2.1. Definition of Enamel.
3.2.2. Explain different types of enamel and its applications.
3.3. Give introduction of cement.
3.3.1. Define cement and its various applications.
10. 25% GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Ceramic Technology Course / Subject Code: DI01052021 Course / Subject Name: Introduction to Ceramics w.e.f. 2024-25 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 3 of 5 Unit – IV ADVANCED CERAMICS
4.1. Give Introduction of advanced ceramics
4.1.1. Definition of advanced ceramics.
4.1. 4.2 Explain the types and uses of advanced ceramics.

Unit 2 HANDLING CERAMIC WASTE

5.1. Justify the need of understanding ceramic waste
5.2. Establish the relationship of sustainability and ceramic waste.
5.3. Suggest methods of handling ceramic waste with examples.
5.4. Suggest methods to dispose ceramic waste

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