Keramiinen

Keramiinen is a Finnish word that translates to "ceramic" in English. It refers to a broad category of inorganic, non-metallic solids comprising metal, non-metal or metalloid atoms primarily held in ionic and covalent bonds. The most common ceramics are compounds of metals with elements of the non-metallic nitrogen, boron, and carbon.

Ceramic materials are typically produced by shaping and then firing a non-metallic mineral, such as clay, at high temperatures. This process results in a hard, brittle, and heat-resistant material. Common examples of ceramic objects include pottery, tiles, bricks, and porcelain. In industrial applications, ceramics are valued for their high melting points, electrical insulating properties, and resistance to corrosion and wear. Advanced ceramics, engineered for specific properties, are used in fields like aerospace, electronics, and medicine. The word "keramiinen" encompasses all these varied uses and forms of ceramic material.