Agglomeration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000331",
  "term": "Agglomeration",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which dispersed particles in a fluid or solid matrix come together to form larger, loosely bound structures called agglomerates. This phenomenon occurs due to attractive forces between individual particles, leading to a reduction in surface energy. It can influence the flow properties, stability, and processing of materials, such as in powder metallurgy or colloid science.",
  "synonyms": [
    "coagulation",
    "flocculation"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "colloidal",
    "phase separation",
    "aggregation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "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 1821 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/agglomeration/"
}