Powder Characterization and Synthesis

This lecture covers the characterization of powders, including density, porosity, and specific surface area measurements. It discusses different types of pores, methods for measuring porosity, such as mercury intrusion porosimetry and nitrogen adsorption-desorption, and the principles behind using a pycnometer. The lecture also delves into the chemical composition analysis of powders, the distinction between natural and synthetic raw materials, and the processes involved in solid-solid reactions for powder synthesis.