Concept explainers
To fill:
The correct term in the given blank.
Introduction:
Ruby is a very precious gemstone. The ruby found in different colors. The value of a ruby is determined by its color and cut. There are some impurities always present in ruby.
Answer to Problem 1CQ
The red color of ruby is obtained from the substitution of chromium atoms for the atoms of aluminum in a crystal of
Explanation of Solution
In the crystal of iron, when an iron atom is substituted by nickel atom then the structure is known as a substitutional solid solution.
Now, in the crystal of
Thus, the red color of ruby is obtained from the substitution of chromium atoms for the atoms of aluminum in a crystal of
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Materials Science and Engineering Properties, SI Edition
- Materials Science And Engineering PropertiesCivil EngineeringISBN:9781111988609Author:Charles GilmorePublisher:Cengage Learning