This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics. The vast majority of traditional ceramic heaters use nichrome (NiCr) wire heating elements which are encapsulated in materials such as ...

MADISON -- When most people think of ceramics, they might envision their favorite mug or a flowerpot. But modern technology is full of advanced ceramics, from silicon solar panels to ceramic ...

Ceramics possess a diverse range of properties that enable their use in various applications. These include low thermal conductivity, high heat capacity, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, ...

Ceramic materials tend to shatter when deformed, but new research shows a way of using ultra-thin ceramic nanofibers to make squishy, heat-resistant sponges with a wide variety of potential uses.

Ceramic materials are strong and can stand up to heat very well, but they’re notoriously fragile. Now, researchers at Texas A&M have uncovered a previously unknown self-healing mechanism in a certain ...

New research shows that in the important ceramic material silicon carbide, carbon atoms collect at those grain boundaries when the material is exposed to radiation. The finding could help engineers ...