2. Physical properties of metals and alloys
2.1 Thermal properties
A solid is characterized by the fact that its constituent atoms occupy well-defined equilibrium positions in space. In reality, the atoms are in motion around these equilibrium positions, performing small-amplitude oscillations. Lindemann used the fact that, at fusion temperature, the amplitude of the vibrations reached a certain fraction of the interatomic distance as a criterion for fusion. These atomic movements and their consequences...
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
Already subscribed? Log in!
Physical properties of metals and alloys
Article included in this offer
"Studies and properties of metals"
(
172 articles
)
Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees
A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources
References
Introduction
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
Already subscribed? Log in!
