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Melting point and chemical degradation

raisingthebar - 4-6-2006 at 13:28

Newbie here to the foum with a quick question.............

I was wondering what happens when a chemical compound, in powder form for instance, when it is heated beyond its melting point?

I would assume it would change the physical state of the material (such as melting it down to a n oil or liquid), but would it actually change the chemical propertiesof the substance?

Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance

12AX7 - 4-6-2006 at 15:00

Well, if it doesn't decompose, it's going to be the same thing going out that went in...

Fused salt tastes just as salty as when it started.

Tim

neutrino - 4-6-2006 at 17:22

A little hot though.

Think about water and ice. They are different phases of matter, but that's about it.