Ceramics are also used to make objects as diverse as spark plugs, fiber optics, artificial joints, space shuttle tiles, cooktops, race car brakes, micro positioners, chemical sensors, self lubricating bearings, body armor, and skis.

• Tiles: for home decoration, aerospace.
• Cutting tools: For industry and cookware knives.
• Cars: ceramic components and catalytic converters.
• Bricks
• Tooling. Tungsten carbide and silicon carbide.
• Technical ceramics industry.
• Ceramic molding industry.
• Sanitary ware: toilets, sinks, baths.
• Cookware: knives, crockery, pots, pans, dinnerware.
• Electronic devices: Computer microchips, insulators, motors.
• Hip replacements and dental fixtures.
• Aerospace, aeronautics.

As evident from the above discussion, ceramics like all other materials, tend to have some advantages and disadvantages too, which are mostly derived from their properties.

Advantages

• Relatively harder structure than conventional metals.
• Low coefficient of friction
• They have extremely high melting points.
• They have low density.
• They tend to show high corrosion resistance.
• Low cost.
• Abundant.
• Glazed ceramic is non-staining.
• Excellent electrical insulation.

Disadvantages

• Poor shock resistance.
• Easily breakable when hit with heavy item or dropped.
• Potential warping during firing cause wavering dimensional tolerances.