Compute diffusion coefficients for the interdiffusion of carbon in both (a) a-iron (BCC) and (b) y-iron (FCC) at 975°C. Assume that Do for the interdiffusion of carbon in a-iron and in y-iron are 1.1 x 106 and 2.3 x 105 m²/s, respectively, and that Qu are 80 and 148 kJ/mol, respectively. (a) (b) m²/s m²/s

Compute diffusion coefficients for the interdiffusion of carbon in both (a) a-iron (BCC) and (b) y-iron (FCC) at 975°C. Assume that Do for the interdiffusion of carbon in a-iron and in y-iron are 1.1 x 106 and 2.3 x 105 m²/s, respectively, and that Qu are 80 and 148 kJ/mol, respectively. (a) (b) m²/s m²/s

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Chapter22: Inorganic Materials

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