Nucleation Rate

Nucleation rate refers to how quickly new small regions or "nuclei" of a different phase (like bubbles, crystals, or droplets) form within a material. It depends on factors such as temperature, pressure, and the properties of the material. A higher nucleation rate means these new regions form more rapidly, leading to quick changes like rapid crystallization or bubble formation. It's an important concept in fields like materials science and chemistry, helping predict how and when phase changes occur in substances.