The major difference between traditional and industrial ceramics
Apr 01, 2026
Four ways to know traditional ceramics and industrial ceramics
Core Differences Comparison
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Traditional Ceramics
Industrial ceramics
Source of Raw Materials
Natural minerals (clay, kaolin, feldspar, quartz, etc.)
Artificial synthesis of high-purity compounds (alumina, zirconium oxide, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, etc.)
Ingredient Control
The composition fluctuates greatly and depends on the purity of natural minerals.
With precise control of chemical composition, purity can reach over 99.9%.
Manufacturing process
Manual or semi-mechanized forming, kiln sintering
Precision forming (isostatic pressing, injection molding), high-temperature sintering (1600-2200°C), precision machining
Microstructure
Porous, with a high proportion of glassy phase
Dense, with fine...
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