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Material Use

As clear from the description of the process, It is suitable only for ceramic materials.

Because of their strong interatomic bonding and high shear resistance, ceramic materials tend to have low ductility and high compressive strength. Their tensile strength is low small cracks, pores, and other defects act as stress concentrators, and their effect cannot be reduced through ductility and plastic flow. Ceramics are sensitive to even small flaws. By elimination or restriction of the various flaws and defects, high tensile strengths can be obtained.

Among the attractive properties of ceramic materials, we list: light weight, dimensional stability, corrosion resistance, chemical inertness, hardness, wear resistance, and strength at elevated temperatures.

On the negative side, reliability is still low. Failure occurs as a result of a brittle fracture mechanism with little or no prior warning. The cost of manufacturing is rather high.