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3.14 For each of these three alloys we need, by trial and error, to calculate the density using Equation 3.5, and compare it to the value cited in the problem. For SC, BCC, and FCC crystal structures, the respective values of 4R . n are 1, 2, and 4, whereas the expressions for a (since VC = a3) are 2R, 2 R 2 , and 3 For alloy A, let us calculate assuming a BCC crystal structure.
=
nAA VC N A nAA

4 R 3 NA 3

(2 atoms/unit cell)(43.1 g/mol) 3 (4)(1.22 10-8 cm) /(unit cell) (6.023 1023 atoms/mol) 3

= 6.40 g/cm3 Therefore, its crystal structure is BCC. For alloy B, let us calculate assuming a simple cubic crystal structure.
=
nAB

(2a) 3 N A

(1 atom/unit cell)(184.4 g/mol) 3 (2)(1.46 10-8 cm) /(unit cell) (6.023 1023 atoms/mol)

= 12.3 g/cm3 Therefore, its crystal structure is simple cubic. For alloy C, let us calculate assuming a BCC crystal structure.

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