What comes to mind when you hear the word, “ceramic”? —Likely it’s traditional ceramics—dishes, tiles, or a vase that’s been fired in a kiln. While today’s advanced ceramics share some of the same properties as traditional ceramics, including its ability to withstand high temperatures and its brittleness, the definition is more applicable to properties than components. From electrical and thermal insulators for spark plugs, telephone poles and spacecraft to LLumar® window tint for cars, window film for homes and commercial properties, advanced ceramics have become an important factor in cutting-edge technology.
