Ceramics: Thermal Shock Resistance and Forming Processes

This lecture discusses the thermal shock resistance of ceramics, defined as the excursion of temperature a part can undergo without breaking during abrupt quenching. It covers the factors affecting this property, such as defects and shape. Additionally, it explores aluminum forming processes, including extrusion, casting, foundry processes, and forging, with examples from industrial sites and Swiss companies. The lecture delves into the use of aluminum in various industries, its consumption trends, and the properties of aluminum alloys. It also covers the concepts of capillarity, maturation linked to capillarity, and the kinetics of phase transformations in materials.