Subject Code: ML6L011	Name:  Ceramic Materials	L-T-P: 3-0-0	Credit: 3
Pre-requisite(s): None
Introduction, Ceramic Materials: structure, microscructure and polymorphism, synthesis of ceramics, ceramic forming processes, silicate and non-silicate ceramics, structural, functional (electronic, optical) and bio-ceramics, nano-ceramics, Properties and Applications of Ceramics: refractory materials, properties of refractories, fracture of refractories, corrosion of refractories, different refractory lines, alumina-silica brick, magnesia refractories, silica brick, doloma refractories, carbonaceous refractories, spinel-containing refractories, glass tank blocks, ceramic wool preparation and properties, carbide and nitride based refractories, refractory coatings, refractory castables, unshaped refractory products, surface chemistry as a tool for the development of advanced refractory castables, thermo-mechanical considerations for refractory linings, refractory applications in refineries and circulating fluid bed reactors, heating wall refractories, damage and causes of failure, testing of refractory materials, refractory lining design and manufacture. Texts / Reference Books: W. D. Kingery, H. K. Bowen, Donald R. Uhlmann,  Introduction to Ceramics, 2nd Edition.