Give an example of an application in which a ceramic material is preferred to metal. Next, explain why the ceramic material is a better choice.

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Ceramic materials are used to make electrical insulators. These are not generally good conductors of electricity; however, some special glasses have been developed that do conduct electricity. Metals do conduct electricity. Ceramic materials are also used to make high-temperature molds for casting metal since they have a higher melting point than the metal being cast.

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