Kinetics of Nucleation

Nucleation kinetics refers to how quickly tiny stable regions, called nuclei, form within a material during processes like solidification or crystallization. These nuclei are the initial building blocks that grow into larger structures. The rate at which nucleation occurs depends on factors like temperature, the presence of impurities, and the energy barrier needed to form a stable nucleus. Understanding this helps predict how and when materials change their state, such as turning from liquid to solid, and influences the properties of the final material, like strength or clarity.