Temperature-induced coalescence and
densification of porous solid particles
below the
melting points of their major components.
Notes:
- The term was originally coined for the process by which fly ash produced
in combustion of fuels such as coal is baked at a very high temperature.
The sintered material is used in the manufacture of cinder blocks and other ceramic products.
- Modified from previous definition. The definition proposed here is recommended as
being more explicit.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 1801
(Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks,
and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007))
on page 1825