Lindemann mechanism in solid-state physics

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:logic
gptkbp:appliesTo crystalline solids
gptkbp:describes melting of solids
gptkbp:field solid-state physics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lindemann mechanism in solid-state physics
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Frederick_Lindemann
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Lindemann_criterion
gptkbp:state a solid melts when the root mean square amplitude of atomic vibrations exceeds a certain fraction of the interatomic distance
gptkbp:usedFor estimating melting points of solids
gptkbp:yearProposed 1910
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Frederick_Lindemann
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5