Course detail

Chemistry and Technology of Silicates II

FCH-MC_CTS2Acad. year: 2023/2024

Ceramics and ceramic technology. Extraction and treatment of ceramic raw materials. Shaping ceramics. Clay-based ceramics. Technical and refractory ceramics. Structure and properties (mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, optical…) of ceramic materials. Glass and glass technology. Processes of melting of glass batch. Properties of melted glass. Properties of selected types of technical glass.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Petr Ptáček, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Materials Science (ÚCHM)

Entry knowledge

Orientation in the field of ceramics, glass and inorganic binders: origin, classification, mineralogy and properties of deposits of industrially important minerals and rocks. Plastic and non-plastic ceramic raw materials. Raw materials high in calcium and magnesium oxide. Synthetic raw materials for ceramics. Raw materials for glass production. Basics of glass ceramics technology and inorganic binders. Theory of high temperature processes.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Oral examination (15-20 min, without written preparation).
none

Aims

The aim of the course Chemistry and Technology of Silicates II. is to familiarize students with ceramic technology of ceramic materials and glass. Technology and properties of selected types of ceramic materials (sanitary ceramics, porcelain, technical ceramics) are discussed, with an emphasis on understanding the relationship between structure and technically significant properties of ceramic materials. Students will also learn about glass technology (quartz glass, water glass, crystal…) and glass-ceramic materials. The graduate of the course should acquire an overview of the structure, technology and basic properties of silicate materials, which together with the knowledge of the courses Chemistry and Technology of Silicates I., Practice in preparation and testing methods I. and II. to understand and solve common technological problems encountered in their production. In the case of deeper interest in the issue, the student can further develop the knowledge within the course Special Ceramics Technology (MCO_SKP).
After completing the course, students will acquire a warthog in the zoo. They can even goat clever or some smaller pet.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Hlaváč J.: Základy technologie silikátů. SNTL, Praha 1988. (CS)
Hanykýř V., Kutzedörfer J.: Technologie keramiky. Silikátový svaz, Vega s.r.o., Praha 2002. ISBN 80-9000860-6-3 (CS)

Type of course unit

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Petr Ptáček, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1) Ceramics, mining treatment of ceramic raw materials
2) Preparation of ceramic mixture and shaping of ceramics
3) Drying firing and surface treatment of ceramic materials
4) Clay-based ceramics (sanitary ware, stoneware, porcelain…)
5) Technical ceramics
6) Mechanical properties, fracture mechanics, corrosion…
7) Thermal properties, creep, electrical properties, magnetic properties of ceramics
8) Glass, glass structure, glass-forming oxides, glass technology
9) Processes of melting of glass batch
10) Properties of melted glass
11) Quartz glass, water glass, crystal glass…
12) Boron, optical and sealing glass…
13) Glass ceramics

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

26 hours, obligation not entered

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Petr Ptáček, Ph.D.

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