Ceramic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001805",
  "term": "Ceramic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A predominantly inorganic, non-metallic solid material prepared by the action of heat and subsequent cooling. These materials possess a crystalline, glassy, or mixed-phase microstructure and are formed from powders or through the chemical transformation of a precursor. Ceramics are characterized by their hardness, high compressive strength, and brittleness, with examples including alumina and silicon carbide.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "network"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1810 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ceramic/"
}