https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S05704
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.