Decomposition temperature

Decomposition temperature is the point at which a material starts to break down into simpler substances when heated. At this temperature, the chemical bonds within the material weaken significantly, causing it to decompose rather than just melt or evaporate. This is important in understanding how materials behave under heat, especially in manufacturing or safety scenarios. For example, a plastic might melt at a certain temperature, but it will only decompose at a higher temperature, changing its chemical structure and potentially producing gases or other byproducts.