Melting Temperature

Melting temperature is the specific temperature at which a solid, like ice or metal, changes into a liquid. This occurs because heat energy breaks down the forces holding the particles together in the solid form. Each substance has a unique melting point based on its molecular structure; for example, ice melts at 0°C, while gold melts around 1064°C. Understanding melting temperature is important in various industries, such as manufacturing and cooking, to control processes involving phase changes and ensure materials behave as expected at specific temperatures.