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Classics in materials science: Vegard’s law of linear relationship between lattice parameter and alloy composition
Let us consider a pure metal, say copper; let us consider the case in which we remove some copper atoms and substitute for them with gold atoms; since gold atoms are slightly bigger than copper atoms, it is natural to … Continue reading
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Tagged alloys, composition, L Vegard, lattice parameter, solid solution, stoichiometry, The Giant's Shoulders, Vegard's law
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