MatSci-SAMhttps://w3id.org/matsci-sam/vocabulary/ceramics/definitions/2Inorganic, non-metallic solids composed of metallic and non-metallic elements held together primarily by ionic or covalent bonds; typically characterized by high melting points, high compressive strength, hardness, chemical inertness, and electrical/thermal insulation properties.
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The addition of zirconia to the alumina matrix creates a toughened ceramic capable of resisting crack propagation through phase transformation toughening.
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