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Question
Explain the following term:
Interstitial impurity defect
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Solution
Interstitial impurity defect: In this defect, the impurity atoms occupy interstitial spaces of lattice structure.
For example in steel, Fe atoms occupy normal lattice sites. The carbon atoms are present in interstitial spaces, as shown in the figure.
 Stainless steel |
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