
Vitrification
Material Science
Used to solidify hazardous materials for safe handling.
Radioactive vitrification is crucial for storage safety.
Glass-Like Solid
The solid formed isn't actual glass but resembles its properties.
After vitrification, the substance was indistinguishable from glass.
Non-Crystalline
Vitrification avoids the formation of a structured crystal lattice.
The vitrification process ensures the substance remains amorphous. Compare with
CrystallizationFreezeMeltMineralogySolidificationTransmutation
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