The Popular and Modern Uses of Ceramics
If you have ever experienced drilling ceramic tile or removing ceramic tile, you already know how tough ceramics really are. These tasks are not easy, and will make you realize why ceramics have gained their popularity in the whole world. Not only are they used as kitchen wares like a ceramic tea strainer, a tea pot, or even ceramic dog bowls, they are also very popular as ceramic garden stool and ceramic garden pixies. They can withstand a wide range of temperatures especially hot ones, and for this reason, plates or bowls made of ceramics are microwavable and dish washable making them very easy to clean. As you can see ceramics are not just used or displayed inside the house, since they are able to endure any weather conditions, and can last for a long time, placing ceramic house numbers to identify your home address have become a popular and fashionable thing to do. Most items made of ceramics are beautifully painted by hand, and although some of them may cost a bit much, the durability of these items are absolutely worth every penny.
Ceramics are not just used for home decorations though, believe it or not, this material has contributed in the development of our modern day technology. Take for example the piezoelectric effect, which says that crystal-like materials, such as bones, and of course ceramics can produce electricity and voltage when a mechanical force is applied to them. This effect had given birth to Piezo ceramic element which is now being used by speakers, and most probably even your headphones and microphones. It is also notable that in the world of automotives, more and more vehicles are shifting to the use of ceramic brake pads. These pads offer quite a few advantages as compared to the materials used in the past. Unlike asbestos, using them will not cause health issues, and they are more silent and tougher than steel brake pads. Ceramic ball bearings have also been introduced to reduce the friction on wheels and machines. They are lighter than steel bearings, therefore able to reduce friction a lot more and can help reach the machine’s true speed potential.
