The Refractory Ceramics Division (RCD) program at the recent 2001 American Ceramic Society (ACerS) meeting and exposition in Indianapolis, Ind., included 18 papers and several posters.

Advanced Ceramics: Ceramic Filters and Membranes

June 1, 2001

By R. Nathan Katz

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Porous ceramic filters and membranes can contribute to a cleaner atmosphere or to reduced energy usage in three areas, each at a different level of industrial maturity.

Kiln Connection: Buying a Kiln:A Critical Decision

May 1, 2001

By Ralph Ruark

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Before buying a kiln, several questions must be answered by the kiln buying team, plant management and marketing groups to arrive at a positive result.

Legislative Issues: Arbitrating Legal Rights

May 1, 2001

By James Calderwood

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A Supreme Court decision is expected to prompt a movement toward arbitration clauses in employment contracts and greatly expand the use of arbitration processes in general.

ISO Certification: ISO 9001:2000–Beginning the Transition

April 1, 2001

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For ceramic manufacturers wishing to become certified to ISO 9001:2000, one of the most common questions is where to begin.

Ceramic Decorating: EPA's New Lead Rules Challenged

April 1, 2001

By Andrew Bopp

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In a hasty action based on inadequate research, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its revised Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) rule for lead (Pb) on January 17, 2001.

Refractories Review: Refractory Fallacies

April 1, 2001

By Charles E. Semler Ph.D.

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Over several decades, my interactions with people responsible for refractories in a wide range of industries have provided many surprising misconceptions about refractories.

Advanced Ceramics: Thermal Barrier Coatings Beat the Heat

April 1, 2001

By R. Nathan Katz

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Thermal barrier coatings are used to extend the life of metal components by creating a temperature drop across the coating, permitting the underlying metal to operate at a reduced temperature.

Inside CI: The Business of Ceramics

March 1, 2001

By Christine Grahl

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Manufacturing ceramics is about more than discovering the latest raw material mix or the newest, most innovative piece of equipment. It's also about understanding the business.

Advanced Ceramics: NTC Thermistors

March 1, 2001

By R. Nathan Katz

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Thermistors are thermally sensitive resistors. Several semi-conducting oxide ceramics exhibit large changes in resistivity over a temperature span of ~100°C.

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