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MIXED CRYSTAL [1 record]

Record 1 2009-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Chemistry
  • Metallurgy - General
DEF

A single, solid, homogeneous crystalline phase containing two or more chemical species.

OBS

The use of [the term] "solid solution" for amorphous materials is not recommended.

OBS

The terms "mixed crystal" and "mix-crystal" are often used in the plural.

OBS

solid solution: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • mixed crystals
  • mix-crystals

French

Domaine(s)
  • Thermodynamique
  • Chimie
  • Métallurgie générale
DEF

Mélange de corps purs [métaux ou minéraux] formant un solide homogène.

OBS

La phase solide constituée des éléments A et B parfaitement miscibles est appelée «solution solide». On peut aussi parler de «cristaux mixtes». S'il est relativement fréquent de rencontrer des mélanges parfaitement miscibles à l'état solide, les solutions solides sont relativement rares.

OBS

L'expression «solution solide» n'est pas recommandée pour les matériaux amorphes.

OBS

cristal mixte : terme souvent utilisé au pluriel.

OBS

solution solide : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Key term(s)
  • cristaux mixtes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Termodinámica
  • Química
  • Metalurgia general
DEF

[Disolución] que consta de una mezcla sólida homogénea de dos o más sustancias.

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