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The Hume-Rothery Rules for Solid Solution

The Hume-Rothery rules are a set of guidelines that can help you determine whether two elements will form a substitutional solid solution. The Hume-Rothery rules are: Similar atomic radii (15%...

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What Are Bravais Lattices? (Definition, Types, Examples)

Bravais lattices are the basic lattice arrangements. All other lattices can simplify into one of the Bravais lattices. Bravais lattices move a specific basis by translation so that it lines up to an...

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What Are Semiconductors?

Semiconductors are materials with a highly controllable electrical conductivity. Semiconductors have a small band gap which engineers can use to switch between conducting and nonconducting. This...

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Why Do Metals Conduct Electricity?

Metals conduct electricity because they have “free electrons.” Unlike most other forms of matter, metallic bonding is unique because the electrons are not bound to a particular atom. This allows...

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What is the Difference Between Allotropes and Isotopes?

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.

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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.

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