A hypothetical metal of tetragonal crystal structure has lattice parameter of a = b = 0.459 nm, and c = 0.495 nm. It has an APF = 0.692. and atomic radius = 0.1625 nm. Compute: a.) the number of atoms in its unit cell? b.) its true density (in grams/cm3) if its mol. weight = 114.82.

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A hypothetical metal of tetragonal crystal structure has lattice parameter of a = b = 0.459 nm, and c = 0.495 nm. It has an APF = 0.692. and atomic radius = 0.1625 nm. Compute: a.) the number of atoms in its unit cell? b.) its true density (in grams/cm3) if its mol. weight = 114.82.

 

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