Non-crystalline materials

Non-crystalline materials, also known as amorphous materials, lack a regular, ordered atomic structure like crystals. Instead, their atoms are arranged randomly, similar to liquids, but they are solid. This disordered arrangement gives them unique properties, such as transparency and flexibility. Common examples include glass, plastics, and certain gels. Because they don’t have a repeating pattern, their behavior under stress and temperature differs from crystalline solids. Non-crystalline materials are important in many applications, offering advantages like ease of shaping, optical clarity, and a wide range of mechanical properties.