Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering
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ISBN: 9781259696558
Author: SMITH
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 9.13, Problem 47KCP
(a)
To determine
Why is nickel an important engineering metal.
(b)
To determine
What are its advantages.
(c)
To determine
What are its dis-advantages.
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