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Why defects in crystals are called thermodynamic defects?
Defects in crystals are known as thermodynamics defects because crystal defects are as a result of thermodynamics equilibrium and also increase in entropy has also contributed to it.
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What is crystal defect?
Any change in the configuration of the lattice of the crystal which causes the crystal structure to deviate from the ideal structure is called a crystal structure.It is of the following types -Point...
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Is point defect a type of crystal defect?
Yep.
"Point defects are defects which are not extended in space in any dimension. There is not strict limit for how small a "point" defect should be, but typically the term is used to mean defects...
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What are the types of defect in the crystal?
Within a crystal there are point defects and line defects; point defects are missing or extra lattice points within the crystal lattice (vacancies or interstitials), line defects may be due to an...
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Where defects can occur in crystal structures?
Defects can occur as half-planes of atoms inside the crystal structure(dislocations). The boundaries between crystals can also be considered defects.