activated sintering
activated sintering
[′ak·tə‚vād·əd ′sin·tər·iŋ] (metallurgy)
Sintering of a metal powder compact in contact with a gaseous atmosphere which reacts with the metal surfaces and enhances the joining of metal particles.
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