Temperature dependence and mechanism of sintering
By: by René O. Ramseier and Gary W. Sander
Contributors: Sander, Gary W.; Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (U.S.)
Series: Research report -- 189; Research report (Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (U.S.)) -- 189
Publisher: U.S. Army Materiel Command, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory
Published: 1966
Place of publication: Hanover, N.H
Language: eng
Number of pages: 16
Subjects: Snow mechanics; Sintering
Description: The results are presented of a study of the sintering process as a function of temperature, keeping size distribution, shape, and density nearly constant. The confined compression test method was used. It is shown that the degree of sintering of snow and the rate constant as a function of temperature can be represented satisfactorily by an exponential equation. The results indicate that the sintering process is one of evaporation, diffusion through the ambient temperature, and condensation. (Author).
Notes: "July 1966."

"DA Task 1V014501B52A02."

Bibliography: p. 8.