Crystalline state

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002761",
  "term": "Crystalline state",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A solid state of matter characterized by a highly ordered arrangement of molecules, atoms, or ions in a repeating three-dimensional lattice structure. This ordered arrangement results in distinct physical properties, including a sharp melting point and anisotropic behavior. X-ray diffraction is a primary technique for identifying and characterizing materials in this state.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1017. 'Glossary of terms relating to thermal and thermomechanical properties of polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1023 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-02)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/crystalline-state/"
}