for which applications ?
Ceramics have multiple properties and can be used to meet major societal challenges (health, green transition, decarbonised energy, circular economy, European strategic autonomy, etc.).
Did you know ?
Ceramics have multiple properties and offer the perfect economical and high performance alternative to traditional materials.
- high temperature resistance
- Biocompatibility
- Mechanical resistance
- Anti-corrosion
- Abrasion & friction resistance
If you would like to know more about ceramics (materials, properties, etc.), visit the SICT website at https://ceramique-technique.com/.
AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
Ceramic Matrix Composites
Specific properties: Hardness, Solidity, Heat-resistant, Wear resistance, Erosion resistance by abrasive particles, Refractory materials, Thermal properties, Mechanical reliability, Resistance to harsh atmosphere conditions
Applications examples: Tailpipe flaps, Flam grip rings, Outlet cone, Turbine elements (blades), Combustion chamber, Mirror of spatial telescope, Sensor of fuel nivel, Spatial organization such as front, leading edge, heat shield, …
LUXURY
Watchmaking, Jewellery, Cosmetics / Beautys
Specific properties: Hypoallergenic material, Hardness, Valuable material, Wear and scratch resistance,
Applications examples: Watch shell, Watch face, Watch straps, Jewellery, Hair straightener, …
CREATION AND CRAFTS
Sanitary fittings, Coating, Ornament, Building
Specific properties: Hygiene : antibacterial material, Easy cleaning, Non combustible, Unalterable, Rotproof, Robustness, Watertightness, Wear resistance
Applications examples: Walls/Floors tiles (Swimming pools, Hospitals, Hostels, Bathrooms …), Crokery adapted to the current conditions of use (micro-wave, dishwasher, …), Hobs, Door handles, Ornament, Tiles and bricks, Piping, Terra cotta products, Plumbing fixtures, …
ENERGY AND TRANSPORT
Specific properties: Heat-resistant in an oven or a swivel engine at top speed, Wear resistance, Resistance to chemical attack
Applications examples: Spark plug and diesel preheating, Power-locked system, Brake (composites C/C), Particle filters for diesel engine, Catalyst support, Gas sensors, Piston and crankshaft, Oxygen sensor, Turbines for hybrid electrical vehicles, Heating elements for high-temperature kiln, Heat exchanger, Battery elements, Fuel cell and membranes for gas separation, Nuclear fuels, …
ELECTRONICS AND OPTICS
Specific properties: Insulating properties, Allows heat dissipation, Resistance in harsh envirnoment
Applications examples: Capacitors (mono or multilayer), Insulators, Electronic boxes, Arresters, Electronic devices and circuits supports, Piezoelectric materials and components, Pressure sensors, Actuators, Ultrasonic sound generator, Humidity, temperature and gaz sensors, Heating items, Magnetic storage and reading, Permanent magnets, Transformers, Dielectric resonator for hyperfrequency componants, …
HEALTH
Specific properties: Chemical neutrality, Compositions close to bone tissue, Biological tolerance by organism, Torsion resistance, Frictional resistance, Optical properties, Hardness
Applications examples: Dental Implants and prostheses, Dental bridges, Bone prostheses, Bones substitution, Eye surgery, Orthodontics, Surgical tools and instrumentation, Medical and analysis instrumentation, Medical implants (cochlear, pacemaker), Lasers, Infrared detectors, …
ENVIRONMENT
Specific properties: Processing possibility of very thin layer (filters and membranes)
Applications examples: Detecting sensors of polluting gas, Catalysts, catalytic converter, Photovoltaic tiles, Food industry or water purification filters, Particle filters for diesel engine, Nuclear waste inerting, Covering for waste incinerators,
OTHER INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Melted metals, filters Refractory for television screens, Machining plates, Bearings, Spraying nozzles for agriculture,
