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Course description
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. Examples include ceramic armor, cutting and grinding tools, toughening, ceramic semiconductors, superconductors, dielectrics and ferroelectric/piezoelectric devices, transparent polycrystalline armor, fiber communications, lasers, thermal barrier coatings, nuclear fuel pellets, high temperature fiber insulation, telescope mirror blanks, and stove tops, battery technology, and new diamond applications. The final section discusses the impact that ceramic and other sciences have had on society as well as a peak into the future. The course does not cover manufacturing technology, which is covered in depth in the course Ceramic Manufacturing Technology.
ACerS Fellow Carl Frahme draws on his long career in ceramics manufacturing and more than four decades experience teaching ceramic engineering concepts to deliver the fundamental concepts you need to do your job better.
Who will benefit?
- Engineers, plant operators, supervisors, and QA staff in the advanced ceramic industry
- R&D engineers and technicians in the advanced ceramic industry
- Sales and marketing staff in the advanced ceramic industry
What you'll learn
11 lessons, ~16 hours of instruction
- 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
Students who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion.
Customized training
Looking for training customized to your company? Do you want a course taught privately to your employees? Call Customer Service at 614-890-4700 for details, or contact Marcus Fish to learn about training benefits for our Corporate Partners.
For other questions about ACerS online courses, email customerservice@ceramics.org.
Instructor bio
Carl Frahme is a Fellow of The American Ceramic Society and President of Frahme Consulting Services and focuses in technical and manufacturing consulting, education and training, and expert witness services. 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.
| Registration Rate | |
| Non-members | $800 |
| Member, individual* | $700 |
*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.