Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by composition]
6. inorganic material
7. clay
8. [clay by product]
9. [ceramic and ceramic by product]
10. [ceramic by product]
11. ceramic tile
12. [ceramic tile by function]

Narrower term/s

• fireproofing tile
• partition tile

Anotations

Scope note:

Extruded clay shapes with substantial depth that allows them to be laid in the same manner as other clay or concrete masonry. May be composed of burnt clay, shale, fireclay, or composites. Used to construct roofing, walls, and flooring for structural and non-structural purposes, especially in fireproofing applications.