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A ceramic is an inorganic, nonmetallic solid material comprising metal, nonmetal or metalloid atoms primarily held in ionic and covalent bonds. The crystallinity of ceramic materials ranges from highly oriented to semi-crystalline, and often completely amorphous (e.g., glasses). Ceramics are also more chemically resistant and can be used in wet environments where steel bearings would rust. 2  In some cases, their electricity-insulating properties may also be valuable in bearings. 3  Two drawbacks to ceramic bearings are a significantly higher cost and susceptibility to damage under shock loads.
Clay is one source material for some ceramic end products. And not all clays make good ceramics. Clays are defined by their chemical/molecular structures, and are distinct mineral species found in nature.Ceramics are man-made materials used for industrial and consumer products.he main difference between the two is the manufacturing process. Mo â¦ nolithic capacitors have a paste of ceramic material applied between the conductive layers. After this paste is applied the capacitors are then baked. Multilayer capacitors have the ceramic material sprayed onto the conductive layers.