Sintering

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010913",
  "term": "Sintering",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A process of consolidating particulate materials into a solid or porous mass by heating them to a temperature below their melting point. During sintering, particles bond together through atomic diffusion, leading to a reduction in porosity and an increase in density and strength. This technique is widely used in the fabrication of ceramics, metals, and polymer components.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "ceramic",
    "densification",
    "melting"
  ],
  "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 1825 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sintering/"
}