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Definitions for spinodal decomposition

Provenance: spinodal decomposition

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  1. Term "spinodal decomposition" created

    Jul 20, 2026 at 4:43 AM UTC

  2. Definition 1 · revision 1 writtenChristopher Rauch

    Jul 20, 2026 at 8:43 AM UTC

    Initial contribution A phase separation process where a mixture spontaneously separates into two phases without needing to overcome an energy barrier.

  3. AI refinement requested (round 1)Christopher Rauch

    Jul 20, 2026 at 8:43 AM UTC

  4. AI suggested a revision (round 1)gemma4:26brefine

    Jul 20, 2026 at 8:44 AM UTC

    A mechanism of phase separation in which a single-phase homogeneous mixture becomes unstable to small fluctuations in composition, leading to spontaneous decomposition into two distinct phases without the need for nucleation and growth.

  5. Definition 2 · revision 1 published with AI assistanceChristopher Rauchrevision 70

    Jul 20, 2026 at 8:44 AM UTC

    Accepted AI-assisted revision A mechanism of phase separation in which a single-phase homogeneous mixture becomes unstable to small fluctuations in composition, leading to spontaneous decomposition into two distinct phases without the need for nucleation and growth.

  6. Suggestion accepted (round 1)Christopher Rauch

    Jul 20, 2026 at 8:44 AM UTC

    A mechanism of phase separation in which a single-phase homogeneous mixture becomes unstable to small fluctuations in composition, leading to spontaneous decomposition into two distinct phases without the need for nucleation and growth.