Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

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ISBN 10: 1118324579
ISBN 13: 978-1-11832-457-8

Chapter 1 - Introduction - Questions - Page 18: 1.5b

Answer

Ceramic

Work Step by Step

Ceramic materials contain both metallic and nonmetallic components. They are typically oxides, nitrides, or carbides (i.e. have oxygen/nitrogen/carbon atoms). Therefore, magnesium oxide (MgO) is a ceramic.
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