Ceramics Classification

The term Advanced Ceramics is opposite in meaning to "Traditional" or "Classical" ceramics.In the past,Advanced Ceramics were often confused with New or Newer Ceramics,Modern Ceramics,Special Ceramics and so on .Furthermore,Fine Ceramics,at least in the USA and Europe,is synonymous with Fine Grain Ceramics and /or Fine Grain  Porcelain;Fine Ceramics in Japan is similar to what we understand as Advanced Ceramics .In China,the terms advanced ceramics and high-technology ceramics are often used.Traditional silicate products,made from common,naturally occurring minerals such as clay and sand,consist of structural clay products ,traditional ceramics glass ,etc.