Secondary crystallization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010610",
  "term": "Secondary crystallization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of further ordering and perfection of crystalline regions in a polymer after the initial primary crystallization has occurred. This can involve the growth of smaller, less perfect crystals or the rearrangement of existing lamellae. Secondary crystallization typically proceeds at a slower rate than primary crystallization and can significantly influence the final properties of the polymer.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "crystallization",
    "primary crystallization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 85 (http://old.iupac.org/publications/books/author/metanomski.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/secondary-crystallization/"
}