Ceramic Innovations in the 20th Century [Hardcover]

More than 100 important innovations in ceramics in the last 100 years are individually described. These include such major advances as the float glass process, continuous glass fibers and glass wool, the zirconia oxygen sensor, honeycomb ceramics, tape casting and multilayer ceramics, advances in tunnel kilns, low loss optical fiber, dental ceramics, basic oxygen steelmaking refractories, and uranium dioxide as a nuclear fuel. In addition, a summary of progress in ceramics is given that relates ceramic advances to general trends in the progress of science and industrial development.The Development of Modern Ceramic Technology (John B. Wachtman).


Introduction.

Trends in Ceramic Technology before 1899.

Trends in Ceramic Technology since 1899.

Advances in Ceramic Technology since 1899 Grouped by Application.

Archaeology.

Automobiles and Related Vehicles.

Ceramic Processing Technology for General Applications of Ceramics.

Ceramic Coatings Technology.

Chemical and Structural Studies.

Consumer Products.

Defense.

Electrical and Electronic Uses of Ceramics.

Fluid Filters.

Glass Production Technology for General Applications.

Lasers.

Machinery in General.

Machining of Metals and Ceramics.

Mechanical Property Enhancement.

Medical and Dental Applications.

Nuclear Applications.

Optical Communications.

Radio and Television.

Refractories for Metal, Glass and Cement Processing.

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