Ceramics and glass are mentioned here specifically because they are used in most of the industrial applications as they support manufacturing within fields such as metallurgical, mechanical, chemical, and energy production. What Properties Makes Ceramics and Glass More Desirable? Properties that make glass and ceramics desirable in these sectors are primarily its hardness, wear and corrosion resistance, resistance to chemical attack, thermal and electrical insulation, and compressive strength and high-temperature resistance. The largest category of items is represented by refractories. Refractories are materials that are able to withstand the operating conditions of 1,000°C or greater. Although about 80% of the refractory market is described for by the metallurgical sector (for processing of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals), these items also have applications in other industries such as glass, ceramics, and cement manufacturing, and also in power generation. Uses Ceramics are also ...