Ceramídicos

Ceramídicos is a Spanish term that broadly refers to materials and products made from ceramics. This encompasses a wide range of items, from traditional pottery and tiles to advanced technical ceramics used in various industries. The fundamental characteristic of ceramídicos is their composition, which typically involves inorganic, non-metallic compounds, often oxides, nitrides, or carbides, that are shaped and then hardened through firing at high temperatures.

The classification of ceramídicos can be divided into traditional and advanced categories. Traditional ceramídicos include earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain, commonly used for tableware, decorative items, and construction materials like bricks and roof tiles. Their properties, such as porosity and strength, vary depending on the raw materials and firing process.

Advanced ceramídicos, also known as technical ceramics, are engineered for specific high-performance applications. These materials possess superior mechanical strength, wear resistance, thermal stability, and electrical insulation properties compared to traditional ceramics. Examples include alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide, and silicon nitride. They find use in aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical implants, and industrial cutting tools. The production of ceramídicos involves steps such as raw material preparation, forming (e.g., pressing, extrusion, casting), drying, and firing. The specific processing methods are crucial in determining the final properties and performance of the ceramic product.