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Glossary term

advanced ceramics

Definition

Substances based on metal oxides like alumina (Al2O3), inorganic non-metal oxides like silica (SiO2) and nitrides like silicon nitride (Si3N4). Unlike traditional clay-based ceramics (pottery), advanced ceramics do not necessarily need to be earth-derived.

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