CE 5010

Assignment – 2 (Due on Aug 31)

Question 1 (3 marks)

(a) For the HCP crystal structure, show that the ideal c/a ratio is 1.633.
(b) Cobalt (Co) has an HCP crystal structure, an atomic radius of 0.1253 nm, and a c/a ratio
of 1.633. Compute the volume of the unit cell for Co.

Question 2 (3 marks)

Recall our discussion on coordination numbers and geometries for various R (rcation/ranion).
Derive the Cation-Anion ratio (R) for following cases:
a) Coordination number: 3
b) Coordination number: 4
c) Coordination number: 6
d) Coordination number: 8

Question 3 (2 marks)

Compute theoretical density of NaCl.

Atomic weight of Na = 22.99 g/mol; Atomic weight of Cl = 35.45 g/mol

Ionic radii of Na+ = 0.102 nm, that of Cl- = 0.181 nm

Question 4 (2 marks)

Consider FCC crystal structure. What is the necessary condition for a plane to be a slip
plane? How many slip systems exist for FCC? Please draw all the cases.