Inorganic
Chemistry Division
and
Polymer Division
Definitions of Terms Relating to the Structure
and Processing of Inorganic and Polymeric Gels and Networks, and Inorganic
Polymeric Materials
This document defines terms related to the structure and
processing of inorganic, polymeric and hybrid inorganic-polymeric materials
from precursors, through gels to solid products. It is divided into
four sections, precursors, gels, solids and processes and the terms
have been restricted to those most commonly encountered.
For the sake of completeness, and where they are already
satisfactorily defined for the scope of this document, terms from other
IUPAC publications have been used. Otherwise, the terms and their definitions
have been assembled in consultation with experts in the relevant fields.
The definitions are intended to assist the reader who is unfamiliar
with sol-gel processing, ceramization and related technologies and materials,
and to serve as a guide to the use of standard terminology by those
researching in these areas.
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Comments by 31 July 2006
Prof. Richard G. Jones
University of Kent
School of Physical Sciences
Centre for Materials Research
Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NR
United Kingdom
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