Ceramic materials and its application

U ovome završnom radu obrađena je tema keramičkih proizvoda i njihove primjene. Upoznali smo se s osnovnim svojstvima i podjelama keramičkih proizvoda, te s poviješću primjene. Naglasci ovog rada su strukturalna ili gruba keramika, te fina keramika. Također smo obradili glinu kao osnovnu sirovinu za izradu keramičkih proizvoda, te smo govorili o mineralima gline i njezinim širokim podjelama. Opisane su tehnologije proizvodnje strukturalne ili grube keramike i fine keramike, te su detaljno proučene pojedine faze i procesi izrade. Upoznali smo se s glavnim predstavnicima iz strukturalne i fine keramike kao što su: opeka, crijep, cijevi, podne i zidne pločice, sanitarije i keramičko posuđe. Na temelju obrađenih tema, došlo se do zaključka kako se u budućnosti očekuju znatne promjene i modifikacije što se tiče proizvodnje i što se tiče samog keramičkog proizvoda.In this paper we have dealt with the topic of ceramic materials and its application. We were introduced to the basic properties and divisions of ceramic products, as well as the history of application. The emphasis of this work is structural and fine ceramics. We also processed clay as a basic raw material for making ceramic products, and we talked about clay minerals and its broad divisions. Technologies for the production of structural and fine ceramics are described and their phases and processes are studied in detail. We met with the main representatives from structural and fine ceramics, such as, brick, floor and wall tiles, pipes, sanitaryware and ceramic tableware. Based on the topics that were covered, it was concluded that significant changes and modifications are expected in the future in terms of production and in terms of the ceramic product itself