0

Guest

Courses New

What are Schottky defects in crystalline solids ?

What are Schottky defects in crystalline solids ? 

Grade:upto college level

1 Answers

Ruchi Shaw
askIITians Faculty 35 Points
10 years ago
Schottky defect is a type of point defect observed in a crystal.If in an ionic crystal of A positive B negative type,an equal number of cations and anions are missing from their lattice sites so that the electrical neutrality as well as stoichiometry is maintained,it is called a Schottky defect.
It occurs due to difference in size of cations and anions.
Density of such a crystal decreases.

Think You Can Provide A Better Answer ?

Other Related Questions on Physical Chemistry

View all Questions »

ASK QUESTION

Get your questions answered by the expert for free

Answer and earn gift vouchers

Win Gift vouchers upto Rs 500/-

View courses by askIITians

Design classes One-on-One in your own way with Top IITians/Medical Professionals

Click Here Know More

Complete Self Study Package designed by Industry Leading Experts

Click Here Know More

Live 1-1 coding classes to unleash the Creator in your Child

Click Here Know More

a Complete All-in-One Study package Fully Loaded inside a Tablet!

Click Here Know More