Eutectic reaction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004121",
  "term": "Eutectic reaction",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An isothermal reversible reaction in which a liquid solution transforms into two or more intimately mixed solid phases upon cooling. The composition at which this reaction occurs is known as the eutectic point, representing the lowest melting point for a mixture of the components. This reaction is a key feature in phase diagrams of multi-component systems.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 577. 'Definitions of terms relating to phase transitions of the solid state (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 582 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466030577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/eutectic-reaction/"
}