Transition of a
sol to a
gel at the
gel point.
Note: Corrected from previous definition, within which the definition improperly attempts a redefinition of the terms
sol and
gel. The definition proposed here is recommended for its
precision through cross-reference to the properly defined terms.
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 1826 [
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