The crystal structure of a material can directly affect their properties. For example, gold and silver which share a common crystal structure are much less brittle than the metals beryllium and magnesium which possess a different crystal structure. Also, crystalline and noncrystalline materials of the same composition can possess significantly differing properties. In this lesson, we will discuss how structure can affect materials properties and also introduce imperfections, which can have major impacts on the properties of materials.
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
Lesson 5 will take us 1 week to complete. Please refer to Canvas for specific due dates.
To Read |
Read pp 99-120 (Ch. 5) in Introduction to Materials ebook Webpages on this site for Lesson 5 |
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To Watch | Metal: The Secret Life of Materials |
To Do | Lesson 5 Quiz |
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