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metallic bond

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metallic bond: see chemical bond chemical bond, mechanism whereby atoms combine to form molecules . There is a chemical bond between two atoms or groups of atoms when the forces acting between them are strong enough to lead to the formation of an aggregate with sufficient stability to be regarded as
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; metal metal, chemical element displaying certain properties by which it is normally distinguished from a nonmetal, notably its metallic luster, the capacity to lose electrons and form a positive ion , and the ability to conduct heat and electricity.
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The substance lacks the covalent, ionic, or metallic bonds that typically link unlike atoms in a material; yet it still forms a solid crystal.
The gold bumps are forced against their opposing pads and a second metallic bond is formed where the bump comes into contact with the package metallization.
In thermocompression bonding, heat and force are applied to the die in order to form the second metallic bond.
 
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