6.2: Crystalline Solids
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Learning objectives for this unit are to:
- Compare and contrast the structures and properties of the four types of crystalline solids
- Explain the concept of polymorphism
- Describe and/or identify substitutional, interstitial, and intermetallic alloys
- Compare and contrast intrinsic and extrinsic defects, and point, line and plane defects
- Describe and/or identify Schottky and Frenkel defects