Features of Transformation in Sol 上游充通大警 SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY Other than Spinodal decomposition,most phase transformations in solids take place by nucleation and growth,similar to solidification. Theories and principles of solidification can be applied to transformations in solids. © However,features do exist,distinguishing phase transformations in solids from solidification. AIJIAO TONG UNI K.Chen 19K. Chen Other than Spinodal decomposition, most phase transformations in solids take place by nucleation and growth, similar to solidification. Theories and principles of solidification can be applied to transformations in solids. However, features do exist, distinguishing phase transformations in solids from solidification. Features of Transformation in Solid 19