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Ceramic Materials - MATS2013
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Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School:  School of Materials Science and Engineering
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.materials.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.06250 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
None
 
 
Excluded: MATS2313
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Geological origin and classification of ceramic raw materials. Composition, crystal structures, chemical and physical properties, and physical aspects of the production of ceramics and related materials. Chemical and physical reactions during processing and firing of traditional and advanced ceramics, cement, glass, refractories, and composites. Fabrication routes of commercial ceramic materials.

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