Peritectic reaction

A peritectic reaction occurs when, during cooling, a liquid metal and a solid metal combine to form a new, different solid phase. Imagine heating a metal mixture until one part melts, but as it cools, instead of simply solidifying, it reacts with the remaining solid material to create a new solid compound. This process involves a precise transformation at a specific temperature, changing the composition and structure of the materials involved, which is important in controlling the properties of metal alloys and their manufacturing.