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Amorphous Solid

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  • Science104 views

    Glass Is Technically a Supercooled Liquid, Not a Solid

    Its molecules are arranged randomly like a liquid, but it lacks the crystalline structure of solids and flows extremely slowly over geological timescales. This unique state gives it properties distinct from both liquids and crystalline solids.

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  • Physics123 views

    Glass Is Technically an Amorphous Solid, Not a True Solid

    Unlike crystalline solids with ordered atomic structures, glass molecules are arranged randomly, like a liquid. Over extremely long periods, glass can flow, though imperceptibly, giving rise to the misconception that ancient window panes are thicker at the bottom.

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