2010 – 13 – Utilizing Ceramics

While some ceramics are familiar, others have unique and surprising uses. About half of ceramic products contain glass. These combinations are used in sinks, bathtubs and floor tiling.

Ceramics can also be used in highly specialized roles because it’s highly resistant to corrosion. For example, they are used in prosthetics and even dental applications. Ceramics can also be used in the high-tech industry to build computer chips and protective tiling on spacecraft.