Course Description
Learn the basics of ceramics and their advanced properties and applications
The Advanced Ceramic Industry includes a myriad of products and applications. A comprehensive knowledge of the science behind this diverse field is an absolute necessity for anyone in the industry. That is the first leg of this course. The second leg is to explore the properties and applications that define the industry as a whole. This is a challenging undertaking, and the course is designed to provide comprehensive coverage in one place.
The course starts in Module I by delving into the basic science underlying these properties and applications, since this is fundamental to our understanding the field and technology. Students do not need a background in science, since the course will provide all the necessary coverage. However, the scientific foundation will be extensive and in significant depth.
Module II covers the mechanical, electrical, optical, thermal, and magnetic properties of advanced ceramic materials in considerable depth, and for each property explores a variety of important applications related to the advanced ceramic industry. The course does not cover manufacturing technology, which is covered in depth in Frahme’s Ceramic Manufacturing Technology course.
Course Format
11 lessons, ~16 hours of instruction | Virtually
- The Science Behind Ceramic Materials
Atoms | Crystals | Microstructure | Structure–property relationships | Phase Diagrams - Properties and Applications
Mechanical | Electrical | Optical | Thermal | Magnetic - Challenges, opportunities, and the future
*Employees of ACerS Corporate Partners receive the discounted Individual Member rate. Sapphire Corporate Partners receive an additional 20% discount; Diamond Corporate Partners receive an additional 30% discount. Please contact Customer Service or 614-890-4700 to register employees at the discounted Corporate Partner rates.
Carl Frahme, Ph.D.
Carl Frahme, FACerS, owns a consulting firm focusing in three areas: technical and manufacturing consulting, education and training, and expert witness services. He also teaches material science as an adjunct for the University of Kansas. Frahme has more than 50 years of technical and educational experience and services.
Frahme holds a Ph.D. in ceramic sciences and engineering from Rutgers University. Read his interview about the course on AZO Materials.
Check out more courses by Frahme: Introduction to Ceramic Science, Technology, and Manufacturing, Ceramic Manufacturing Technology, Using Phase Diagrams for Industry, and Statistical Process Control in Ceramic Processing.
