Simulation of a dissolving crystal

The animation is the result of a so called Monte Carlo simulation and shows a simplified, idealized crystal (Kossel-Stranski crystal). Each atom in the crystal is colour-coded according to the number of bonds which attach it to the surface. The less bonds the higher the probability that the atom can detach from its current position, and ultimately be dissolve in the surrounding fluid. As bonds with nearest neighbours are broken during the simulation, the colour (bonding status) of each atom changes. Atoms