The Magic of Ceramics
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What do the following things have in common: the space shuttle, cosmetics, color TVs, concrete, and kayaks? Ceramics All these items are made of or include ceramics, the most common and diverse of all materials - yet most of us would be surprised at its variety of uses. You will be amazed by how ceramics make possible such diverse products as cellular phones, many of your favorite sporting goods, radio, television, and lasers. You will be surprised by how ceramics are used in medicine for cancer treatments and restoring hearing, in our cars, and even in some cosmetics. This book introduces readers to the many exciting applications of ceramics. By using simplified technical explanations, it answers the question: How do ceramics improve your everyday life? It describes how the ceramic material functions, and why it is superior to other materials, while teaching key scientific concepts like atomic structure, color, and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1574980505
ISBN13:9781574980509
Release Date:February 2000
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons
Length:290 Pages
Weight:2.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 8.5" x 11.1"
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