Sol-
gel processing in which a
network of precipitated
colloidal particles is
treated by a conventional processing technique, such as cold pressing, hot
pressing or
sintering, in order to produce a
ceramic article.
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 1821