Amorphous solid: Definition, property, and example

Definition:

Amorphous solid is defined as the form of solid in which molecules are randomly arranged.  No proper or organized arrangement is observed in amorphous solid.

Example: Glass, polymer, Plastic.

Property of Amorphous Solid:

-       Amorphous solid does not have sharp melting point. Wide range of melting point.

-       Irregular arrangement of molecules is observed and no characteristic arrangement of molecule.

-       Amorphous solid how the isotropic property.

-       Amorphous solid are asymmetric.

-       Amorphous solid does not have heat of fusion. 

Diagram of Amorphous Solid: