Boron has a much lower coefficient of thermal expansion than aluminum, even though both are in the

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Boron has a much lower coefficient of thermal expansion than aluminum, even though both are in the 3B column of the periodic table. Explain, based on binding energy, atomic size, and the energy well, why this difference is expected.
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Essentials of Materials Science and Engineering

ISBN: 978-1111576851

3rd edition

Authors: Donald R. Askeland, Wendelin J. Wright

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