Melting Point
Definition - What does Melting Point mean?
The melting point of a substance is the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid. It is equal to the freezing point, or the point at which a liquid becomes a solid. This melting or liquefaction point is different for different kinds of materials or elements in the periodic table. This is largely to do with the atomic number of a substance and how it reacts to atmospheric pressure.
Safeopedia explains Melting Point
The melting point of a substance is an important physical property of a substance or compound as it helps to identify a substance and how pure it is. The melting point is helpful in identifying atomic structure in a material as well, by both the size of a molecule and the force of attraction between molecules. Due to the fact that heat effects these, the melting point is important to know.
-
FREE Guide Directory Browse through our directory of free guides! Download one or download them all! -
FREE Webinar Directory Browse through our directory of free educational webinars! Check out the upcoming live shows or view previous held webinars on demand.
Email Newsletter
Join thousands receiving the latest content and insights on health and safety industry.
