Solidification

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010996",
  "term": "Solidification",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The phase transition of a substance from a liquid or gaseous state to a solid state, typically involving the formation of a crystalline or amorphous solid structure. This process releases latent heat and occurs at a specific freezing point for pure substances. Solidification is a fundamental process in metallurgy, materials science, and geology.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 577. 'Definitions of terms relating to phase transitions of the solid state (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 590 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466030577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/solidification/"
}