6. Glossary

BET; BET

The BET method explains the physical adsorption of gas molecules on a solid surface and measures the specific surface area. It is based on the Brunauer, Emmet and Teller theory.

Cluster d'agrégats; aggregate cluster

A cluster is a deformable mass of aggregates that can be broken under stress. Its size varies according to the fractal dimension of the charge network.

CTAB ; CTAB

CTAB surface area is the specific surface area determined in accordance with ASTM D 3765 by adsorbing hexadecyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) at pH = 9 and taking the projected area of the CTAB molecule to be 35 Å ² .

Dimension fractale; fractal dimension

The fractality of a real object...