Concept explainers
(a)
The equilibrium concentration of vacancies per cubic meter in pure silver.
(a)
Answer to Problem 12AAP
The equilibrium concentration of vacancies per cubic meter in pure silver is
Explanation of Solution
Express the equilibrium concentration of vacancies per cubic meter in pure copper.
Here, number of vacancies per cubic meter of metal is
Express total number of atom sites per cubic meter of metal.
Here, Avogadro’s number is
Conclusion:
Write the value of Avogadro’s number, atomic mass and density of silver.
Write the value of Boltzmann’s constant.
Substitute
Substitute
Hence, the equilibrium concentration of vacancies per cubic meter in pure silver is
(b)
The vacancy fraction at 700°C.
(b)
Answer to Problem 12AAP
The vacancy fraction at 8700°C is
Explanation of Solution
Express the vacancy fraction at 700°C.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Hence, the vacancy fraction at 700°C is
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