Green body

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005023",
  "term": "Green body",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An unfired, shaped article composed of ceramic or metallic powder particles, often held together by a binder. This intermediate product is formed through processes like pressing, extrusion, or slip casting, and it possesses sufficient strength for handling before subsequent thermal treatment. The green body undergoes densification and strengthening during sintering or pyrolysis.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "pyrolysis"
  ],
  "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 1811 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/green-body/"
}