section_path: Other proposed states/Chain-melted state
section_name: Chain-melted state
paragraph_text: Chain-melted state
  
  Metals, like potassium, in the chain-melted state appear to be in the liquid and solid state at the same time. This is a result of being subjected to high temperature and pressure, leading to the chains in the potassium to dissolve into liquid while the crystals remain solid.