Mechanical melting

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007111",
  "term": "Mechanical melting",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The reversible transition of a semicrystalline polymer from a solid state to a liquid-like state, induced by the application of mechanical shear forces rather than by an increase in temperature. This phenomenon occurs when the mechanical energy input is sufficient to disrupt the crystalline structures within the polymer, causing it to flow. The process is distinct from thermal melting, which is driven solely by heat.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "crystalline state",
    "glassy state",
    "melt"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1017. 'Glossary of terms relating to thermal and thermomechanical properties of polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1033 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-02)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mechanical-melting/"
}