A schematic description of a copper–nickel alloy shows that out of 200 total lattice…

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Problem

A schematic description of a copper–nickel alloy shows that out of 200 total lattice sites, 30 are occupied by nickel atoms that have replaced copper atoms at regular lattice positions. (a) Determine the atomic percent of nickel in this alloy. (b) Classify the alloy as substitutional or interstitial based on the description.

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