Essentials of Materials Science and Engineering, SI Edition
Essentials of Materials Science and Engineering, SI Edition
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781337672078
Author: ASKELAND, Donald R., WRIGHT, Wendelin J.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.3P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The application of alumina should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Alumina is short and convenient name given to aluminum oxide. It is designated by Al2O3.

It is also known as aloxite or alundum.

Properties of aluminum are:

  1. It is white in color.
  2. It is odorless in nature.
  3. It is insoluble in water.
  4. It is having a density of 3.987 g/cm3.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The application of silica should be determined

Concept Introduction:

Silica is a short name provided for silicon dioxide. Its chemical designation is SiO2. Silica is a major constituent of sand.

Properties of silica are:

  1. It is transparent.
  2. Its melting point is 1,713 degree Celsius.
  3. The boiling point is 2950 degree Celsius.
  4. It appears in white color.
  5. It affects immune system.

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(c)

Interpretation:

The applications barium titanate should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Barium titanate whose chemical formula is BaTiO3. It is an organic compound.

The properties are:

  1. It appears in powder from.
  2. It appears white in color.
  3. It is odorless in nature.
  4. It is insoluble in water.
  5. It dissolves in concentrated HF acid.

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(d)

Interpretation:

The applications of zirconia should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Zirconia is short form termed to zirconium dioxide.It is naturally occurring form with a monoclinic crystalline structure.

Properties of zirconium are:

  1. It appears white in color.
  2. It appears in powdered form.
  3. Its density is 5.68 g/cm3.
  4. It's melting point is 2,715 degree Celsius.
  5. Its boiling point is 4,300 degree Celsius.

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(e)

Interpretation:

The applications of diamonds should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Diamond is a crystal which is typically used as gemstone among which diamonds age 1 billion to 3.5 billion years old.

Properties of the diamond are as follows:

  1. They have high hardness.
  2. They are chemically stable.
  3. They appear in various colors like yellow, colorless, brown and grey as well.
  4. They are isotropic in nature.

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