solid solution

noun

1. a solid, homogeneous mixture of substances, as glass or certain alloys.
2. (in a crystal structure) the more or less complete substitution of one kind of atom, ion, or molecule for another that is chemically different but similar in size and shape; isomorphism.

solid solution

noun

1. chem a crystalline material in which two or more elements or compounds share a common lattice

solid solution

1. A uniform mixture of substances in solid form. Solid solutions often consist of two or more types of atoms or molecules that share a crystal lattice, as in certain metal alloys. Much of the steel used in construction, for example, is actually a solid solution of iron and carbon. The carbon atoms, which fit neatly within the iron's crystal lattice, add strength to its structure.

Example Sentences

In this case the solid phase is a solid solution or a mixed crystal.

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In this case the alloy is called a 'solid solution' of one metal in another.

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Absorption of gas occurs, but at a certain concentration the solid solution can separate into two immiscible solid solutions.

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With regard to the two end portions, these represent bivariant, two-phase systems, consisting of a solid solution and gas.

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If the solid phase is a solid solution, the composition will now be found different from that found previously.

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