OVERVIEW : Ceramic sciences and engineering involves the study of non metallic, inorganic materials which are processed at high temperatures. These include materials like porcelain, glass, brick and cement. Ceramic engineering includes the processes of purification of raw materials, the study and production of chemical compounds concerned, their formation into components and the study of their structure, composition and properties. As ceramics are known for its heat resistant nature, those are used in many applications in wide range of industries such as mining, aerospace, medicine, refinery, food and chemical industries, packaging science, electronics, industrial, transmission of electricity, etc.
JOB DESCRIPTION : Ceramic engineers are involved in developing of new ceramic materials as well as developing new methods and equipments for their processing. Ceramic engineers work with a variety of products ranging from glassware and electronic components to nuclear reactors and linings for blast furnaces and jet engines. Many ceramic engineers are working in the industry and also are employed in various research and development projects. One of the uses of ceramic materials is that they are used in the lining of the spacecraft that have to undergo high temperatures while leaving or entering the earth's atmosphere.
The linings of ceramic materials protect the spacecraft from damage due to high temperature since they are heat resistant. One other application of ceramic materials is in the production of superconductors, and in nuclear reactors. The field of ceramic engineering has also its application in military where in ceramics such as alumina, boron carbide and silicon carbide have been used in bulletproof vests to repel large-caliber rifle fire. Recently, there have been advances in ceramics which include bio-ceramics, such as dental implants and synthetic bones.
JOB OUTLOOK : To enter into the field of ceramic engineering, you need at least a bachelor's degree which may take four to five years to complete. Generally, jobs in research and development require a master's degree at least. Job prospects in ceramic sciences and engineering is good since it is an upcoming field.
SALARY : $50,982 for bachelor's as per various industry sources.
DEGREES OFFERED : Associates -Bachelor's -Master's -Doctorate/PhD -Certificate
EXPECTED JOB GROWTH : As ceramic engineering is an emerging field where new technological developments are reported at a regular interval, there is good growth in this field. Annual median earning of a ceramic engineer with an undergraduate degree in 2005 was $50,982.
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The linings of ceramic materials protect the spacecraft from damage due to high temperature since they are heat resistant. One other application of ceramic materials is in the production of superconductors, and in nuclear reactors. The field of ceramic engineering has also its application in military where in ceramics such as alumina, boron carbide and silicon carbide have been used in bulletproof vests to repel large-caliber rifle fire. Recently, there have been advances in ceramics which include bio-ceramics, such as dental implants and synthetic bones.
JOB OUTLOOK : To enter into the field of ceramic engineering, you need at least a bachelor's degree which may take four to five years to complete. Generally, jobs in research and development require a master's degree at least. Job prospects in ceramic sciences and engineering is good since it is an upcoming field.
SALARY : $50,982 for bachelor's as per various industry sources.
DEGREES OFFERED : Associates -Bachelor's -Master's -Doctorate/PhD -Certificate
EXPECTED JOB GROWTH : As ceramic engineering is an emerging field where new technological developments are reported at a regular interval, there is good growth in this field. Annual median earning of a ceramic engineer with an undergraduate degree in 2005 was $50,982.
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