A crystal dendrite is a crystal that develops with a typical multi-branching form, resembling a fractal. The name comes from the Ancient Greek word δένδρον (déndron), which means "tree" [citation needed], since the crystal's structure resembles that of a tree.

A dendrite in metallurgy is a characteristic tree-like structure of crystals growing as molten metal solidifies, the shape produced by faster growth along energetically favourable crystallographic directions. This dendritic growth has large consequences in regard to material properties.

Dendritic patterns typically form in environments with rapid changes in temperature or mineral solution concentration, such as volcanic or hydrothermal settings. The study of dendritic crystals provides insights into crystal growth mechanisms, mineral formation, and geochemical conditions.

A dendritic crystal is defined as a treelike crystal structure with multiple levels of branching, including primary, secondary, and tertiary branches. These crystals can develop in one plane or three-dimensional forms, and when the spaces between branches are filled with calcite precipitation, they are known as "filled-in dendrites".

A dendritic crystal is defined as a crystalline form characterized by diffusion-limited growth, resulting in intricate tree-like structures found in various materials such as snowflakes, minerals, and alloys.

2018年6月23日 · Dendritic Agate is a member of the Agate family that’s translucent to opaque. It’s characterized by its brown or black branch-like dendrite inclusions, which are made up of iron oxide or manganese. Its colors can be white, whitish-gray, or clear. Dendritic Agate gets its name from the tree-like dendrites that collect on the surface of this stone.

2023年5月1日 · By studying the evaporated crystallization of 1640 solutions and some protein + salt solutions, we revealed for the first time the onset and dynamic process, the behavior, and general rules of the dendritic crystal growth as a function of temperature, pH value, and the concentrations of their major components (NaCl, KCl, NaHCO₃, and d -glucose).

A crystal dendrite is a crystal that develops with a typical multi-branching tree-like form. Dendritic crystal growth is very common and illustrated by snowflake formation and frost patterns on a window. Dendritic crystallization forms a natural fractal pattern.

2012年9月26日 · Dendritic growth commences when the material is well below its crystallization temperature. In this case, regular growth which forms crystals with well-developed crystal faces, is replaced with a crystallization mode which favors the formation of …

2025年1月31日 · All-solid-state batteries offer high-energy-density and eco-friendly energy storage but face commercial hurdles due to dendrite formation, especially with lithium metal anodes. Here we report that ...