Reconstructive transition

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010028",
  "term": "Reconstructive transition",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of phase transition in the solid state that involves the breaking of primary chemical bonds and the formation of new ones, leading to a major rearrangement of the crystal structure. This process requires a high activation energy and is often slow, exhibiting thermal hysteresis. The transformation of graphite into diamond under high pressure and temperature is a classic example of a reconstructive transition.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "diamond",
    "graphite"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 577. 'Definitions of terms relating to phase transitions of the solid state (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 589 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466030577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/reconstructive-transition/"
}