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Chapter 8Ceramics, Graphite, and Diamond: Structure,

General Properties, and Applications

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Ceramic Components

Figure 8.1 A variety of ceramic components. (a) High-strength alumina for high-temperature applications. (b) Gas-turbine rotors made of silicon nitride. Source:Courtesy of Wesgo Div., GTE.

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Ceramic Types and Characteristics

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Properties of Ceramics

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Tensile strength : UTS = UTSoe"nP

Elastic modulus : E = Eo

1"1.9P + 0.9P 2( )Thermal conductivity : k = k

o1" P( )

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Ceramic Bearing and Races

Figure 8.2 A selection of ceramic bearings and races. Source: Courtesy of Timken, Inc.

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Graphite Components and Electrodes

Figure 8.3 (a) Various engineering components made of graphite. Source:Courtesy of Poco Graphite, Inc., a Unocal Co. (b) Examples of graphite electrodesfor electrical discharge machining. Source: Courtesy of Unicor, Inc.