CERAMIC PROCESSING - AN OVERVIEW

Processing of ceramics is reviewed from a broad perspective, with emphasis on the predominant powder‐based methods, but with considerable attention to other methods. Major stages of the powder process, from preparation, modification, and handling, to sintering or pressure densification (or postdensification) are discussed. Nonpowder‐based methods, such as chemical vapor deposition, melt, and polymer pyrolysis processing, are also presented. Processing of ceramic composites is reviewed, noting the shifts in processing technology this entails. Practical aspects, such as part size, shape, volume, and the costs of various processes are also addressed. Copyright © 1990 American Institute of Chemical Engineers