Raw Materials & Powder Synthesis

This lecture covers the elaboration of ceramics and colloids, focusing on raw materials and powder synthesis techniques such as solid-solid reactions, precipitation, sol-gel, hydrothermal synthesis, spray-pyrolysis, and vapor phase synthesis. It discusses the properties of ceramics, glasses, metals, and polymers, emphasizing their atomic structure, bonding, and properties. The importance of additives, powder characterization, and the manufacturing methods for synthetic and natural powders are also explored. Additionally, it delves into the global market trends for ceramic products and provides insights into the compositions and applications of various raw materials used in ceramics production.