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Isotopes are atoms that have a different number of neutrons than a different isotope. Allotropes are crystals that have a different atomic structure than a different allotrope.
What is the Difference Between Polymorphism and Allotropy? (With Examples Beyond Carbon)
Polymorphism means that a material can exist in more than one solid-state (crystal) structure. Allotropy is a subset of polymorphism that only applies to pure elements.
What is the Difference Between Materials Science and Chemistry?
As a general rule, the difference between materials science and chemistry is that materials science focuses on solids while chemistry focuses on fluids.
What is the Difference Between Materials Science and Chemical Engineering?
Materials science deals with every aspect of materials. The field is highly interdisciplinary and its education includes equal parts science and engineering. Some aspects of materials science might...
Elasticity and Young’s Modulus (Theory, Examples, and Table of Values)
When a material is first exposed to force, it behaves elastically. Elastic behavior means that however the material moves while under load, it returns to its original position when the load is...
Quenching is the process of rapidly cooling a material (usually a metal) in order to obtain desirable mechanical properties like increased strength and hardness. Most people think quenching is just...