Sonication

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011052",
  "term": "Sonication",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of applying sound energy, typically in the ultrasonic range, to agitate particles in a sample. This high-frequency sound creates cavitation bubbles that collapse, generating intense localized shear forces and high temperatures. Sonication is used for mixing, degassing, cell disruption, and accelerating certain chemical reactions.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "irradiation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1165 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sonication/"
}