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Structural Ceramics
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| Kiln rollers, Ceramic armour |
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Strength |
| Sealings, Valves, Grinding tools, Break discs |
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Abrasion resistance, Hardness |
| Filters, Membranes, Insulating & climate regulating components |
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Porosity |
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Functional Ceramics
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| Catalysts |
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Surface activity |
| Ferrites |
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Magnetic properties |
| Heat exchangers, Packings, Tubes, Pumps |
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Chemical inertness |
| Laser, Optical windows |
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Optical properties |
| Absorbers |
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Nuclear properties |
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Electroceramics
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| Superconductors, Heating elements, Varistors, Thermistors, Sensors, Bipolar plates, PTC substrates, Insulators |
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Electrical conductivity
Electrical resistance
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| Computer chip components, Microwave components |
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Dielectric values |
Piezoceramics
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Piezoelectricity |
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Refractory Ceramics
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Bricks, plates, mats, heater formers
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Thermal insulating
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Kiln furnitures, Jet/Rocket nozzles, Space applications, Sliding gates
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Thermal shock resistance |
Crucibles, Bricks, Thermal shields
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High temperature strength
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