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Industrial ceramics involve the use of non-metallic, inorganic, mineral compounds in the production of physically large and quantity large ceramics, to be used in a wide range of contexts due to their desirable high resistance and insulating qualities.
Ceramic vs Porcelain. Ceramic and porcelain are widely used in pottery and construction work. One of the reasons for their popularity is their aesthetic beauty. Ceramic is an inorganic material that is made from clay by the process of heating and solidifying. Porcelain is also made from clay but at a higher temperature than ceramics.