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Alumina
Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) - Used in cutting tools, abrasive materials, and as an electrical insulator
Boron Nitride
BN - Used as a lubricant at high temperatures, in cutting tools, and for neutron shielding
Cordierite
Magnesium Iron Alumino Silicate (Mg2Al4Si5O18) - Used in catalytic converter substrates and as insulation in kilns
Porcelain
A material made from clay that is fired at a high temperature to achieve a glassy, translucent finish - Used in pottery, dentistry, and electrical insulators
Zirconia
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2) - Used in dental ceramics, fuel cells, and as a diamond substitute
Titanium Diboride
TiB2 - Used in cutting tools, armor, and wear-resistant coatings
Silica
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Used in glass making, concrete, and semiconductor manufacturing
Mullite
Al6Si2O13 - Used in kiln furniture, refractory materials, and as a thermal barrier coating
Stoneware
A type of clay ceramic fired at high temperatures to create a durable, vitrified product - Used in pottery, tableware, and technical ceramics
Barium Titanate
BaTiO3 - Used in capacitors, thermistors, and actuator materials
Silicon Carbide
SiC - Used in high-temperature applications, LEDs, and bulletproof vests
Borosilicate Glass
A type of glass with boron trioxide added to the silica network - Used in laboratory glassware, cookware, and optical lenses
Ferrite
A class of ceramic compounds composed of iron oxides mixed with metallic elements - Used in magnetic applications, inductor cores, and recording media
Soda-Lime Glass
The most common type of glass made from sodium oxide (Na2O), lime (CaO), and silica (SiO2) - Used in windows, bottles, and tableware
Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia
ZrO2 stabilized with Yttrium oxide (Y2O3) - Used in oxygen sensors, fuel cell membranes, and dental crowns
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