kovettumiselle
Kovettuminen, meaning hardening or solidification in Finnish, refers to a process where a substance transitions from a softer or liquid state to a harder or solid state. This transformation can occur through various mechanisms, depending on the material. For instance, in some materials, kovettuminen is achieved by cooling a liquid, causing its molecules to arrange into a rigid structure. This is a common method for metals, where controlled cooling rates influence the resulting hardness and microstructure.
In other contexts, kovettuminen can be a result of chemical reactions. For example, certain polymers and resins
The specific properties of the hardened material, such as its strength, brittleness, or elasticity, are highly