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The process of diffusional evolution (shrinkage or growth) of gas-filled po
res in a hot-pressed ceramic is analyzed, assuming that the gas is soluble
in the matrix. It is additionally assumed that the strength of vacancy sour
ces and sinks is finite. An equation is derived for the porosity of the cer
amic at a late stage of sintering.