A company wants to produce a ductile material with improved properties. Would impurity atoms of similar or dissimilar atomic size be better at maintaining the ductility of a metal?How does the impurities affect the crystal structure and properties of a solid?Justify your answer with a valid reasoning.

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 A company wants to produce a ductile material with improved properties. Would impurity atoms of similar or dissimilar atomic size be better at maintaining the ductility of a metal?How does the impurities affect the crystal structure and properties of a solid?Justify your answer with a valid reasoning.

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