Short Range Order: Melting Effects?

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Start date Sep 24, 2006
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Short-range order in a crystal may remain largely intact during melting, while long-range order is significantly disrupted. The melting process primarily affects the arrangement of atoms over larger distances, leading to a loss of long-range order. However, short-range order, which pertains to the immediate environment of atoms, can persist even in a liquid state. Clarification is needed on whether short-range order is completely unaffected or if it experiences subtle changes during melting. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for comprehending the behavior of materials during phase transitions.

Sep 24, 2006

benndamann33

I'm confused based on what I've been reading. Does short-range order for a crystal change when it is melted, or is onyl long range order affected by the state of matter an melting has little to no affect on the short range order of the crystal. Is that right or does the shrot range order change on melting a crystal.

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Sep 24, 2006

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