The class of materials known as ceramic matrix composites, or CMCs, shows considerable promise for providing fracture-toughness values similar to those for metals such as cast iron. Two kinds of ...

The history of synthetic glass-ceramic materials goes back to 1953. Initially, metals were the materials that were being researched for utilization as dental replacements and orthopedic implants.

Glass is a material distinguished by its amorphous or non-crystalline microscopic structure. 1 Glasses are typically transparent to visible light, and many are valued for their chemical inertness and ...