Chapter 24.2, Problem 10R

To determine

To describe: The differences between traditional ceramics and modern ceramics.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Traditional ceramics are solids made from dried clay. Traditional ceramics are customized to make modern ceramics.

The differences between traditional ceramics and modern ceramics are as follows:

1. Traditional ceramics are mainly composed of clay while modern ceramics are composed of oxides, carbides, nitrides and some other inorganic compounds.
2. Traditional ceramics are insulators while some modern ceramics are conductors.
3. The chemical structures of traditional ceramics are complex and impure while that of modern ceramics are simple and pure.

Conclusion:

Modern ceramics are customized according to modern needs and can exhibit multiple characteristics while traditional ceramics have limited properties.