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What Are Some Interesting Industrial Applications for Ceramic?
I remember seeing a ceramic shaving razor a long time ago - wasn't sure if it was a concept or one-off - but the handle and blade were one piece and it "never needed sharpening".
-Electrically insulating
Curious that a Braun watch should be used as an example - the company RADO are normally most ascociated with using ceramics in their watches. The advantages of ceramics- some of which are applicable to consumer electronics - are hardness, hypoallergenic, matt or smooth textures, and a feeling of warmth. Also, they allow radio waves to pass through (which is why glass is sometimes used on the backs of mobile phones).
Ceramic skateboard bearings are really great, since they are rust-proof and harder than normal stainless steel bearings they don't scratch easily if debris gets in the bearings and they aren't easily damaged by rain. Good stuff.
The last of a true Nokia phone the N9 was designed with zirconium ceramic buttons and camera backing plate. Zirconium is a hard wearing and scratch resistant material and is also used to make ceramic knifes.