Suppose that liquid nickel is undercooled until homogeneous nucleation occurs. Calculate (a) The critical radius of the

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Suppose that liquid nickel is undercooled until homogeneous nucleation occurs. Calculate
(a) The critical radius of the nucleus required; and
(b) The number of nickel atoms in the nucleus.
Assume that the lattice parameter of the solid FCC nickel is 0.356 nm.
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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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