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eutectic

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eutectic [yü′tek·tik]
(metallurgy)
The microstructure that results when a metal of eutectic composition solidifies.
(physical chemistry)
An alloy or solution that has the lowest possible constant melting point.


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With the addition of a modifying agent, the eutectic silicon solidifies with finer morphology, forming an interconnected network, called fibrous silicon.
Several industries have identified needs for solders that perform reliably at ever-higher temperatures, temperatures which approach the melting point of the industry-standard tin-lead eutectic alloy ([T.
These are themselves filled with eutectic salts: materials which change from solid to liquid at a fairly low temperature (actually 27 degC).
 
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