How do the atoms of metal and ceramic form solid structures? Use chemical bonding principles to explain your answer. List the pros and cons of both metal and ceramic biomaterials Solution Metals Ceramics Type of bonding present Compounds and their alloys formed primarily through metallic bonds Either covalently or ionically bonded (sometimes a mixture of the two). Formed from the elements Metallic elements normally combines and form the metallic materials These compounds are between metallic and nonmetallic elements How do the atoms form solid structures They have large number of electrons (forms sea of electrons or electron cloud.) which are non- localized; i.e., these electrons are not bound to particular atoms. Many properties of metals are due to these electrons. Ionic bonding is most strong where + and – ions binds, where the outer valence shell is completely occupied by the electrons through sharing process of electrons and thus forms solid structure Pros Electricity and heat extremely good conductors not transparent to visible light Insulative to the passage High temperatures and harsh environments Resistant but less than ceramics so only they can be deformed more resistant Ex: Metals like Tunsgen, etc., Most of them are composed of clay minerals, cement, and glass Metals Ceramics Type of bonding present Compounds and their alloys formed primarily through metallic bonds Either covalently or ionically bonded (sometimes a mixture of the two). Formed from the elements Metallic elements normally combines and form the metallic materials These compounds are between metallic and nonmetallic elements How do the atoms form solid structures They have large number of electrons (forms sea of electrons or electron cloud.) which are non- localized; i.e., these electrons are not bound to particular atoms. Many properties of metals are due to these electrons. Ionic bonding is most strong where + and – ions binds, where the outer valence shell is completely occupied by the electrons through sharing process of electrons and thus forms solid structure Pros Electricity and heat extremely good conductors not transparent to visible light Insulative to the passage High temperatures and harsh environments Resistant but less than ceramics so only they can be deformed more resistant Ex: Metals like Tunsgen, etc., Most of them are composed of clay minerals, cement, and glass.