Plastic transition

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009026",
  "term": "Plastic transition",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of phase transition in a solid material where the material undergoes a change in its mechanical properties, becoming more ductile or deformable without melting. This transition is often associated with a change in crystal structure or molecular arrangement, allowing for easier atomic or molecular movement. It is distinct from a glass transition, which occurs in amorphous materials.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "enthalpy",
    "first-order phase transition"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 577. 'Definitions of terms relating to phase transitions of the solid state (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 588 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466030577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/plastic-transition/"
}