which stoichiometric defect in crystals increases the density of a solid?
Firstly let me clear it to you that, there are two types of stoichiometric defects, namely
In interstitial defect vacancy is not created but an interstitial atom exists hence, density increases.
- Schottky defects : The absence of a cation or anion from the position which it is expected to occupy in the periodic arrangement of ions.
- Frenkel defects : In this type, the ion of being in its expected location is found in one of the interstices.
In interstitial defect vacancy is not created but an interstitial atom exists hence, density increases.