(a) Explain what is meant by the term 'Unit Cell'. In your answer include three
different types of unit cells, sketches and three examples of materials which
exhibit each type of unit cell.
(b) Explain what is meant by the term 'Polymorphism or Allotropy'. In your answer
include three different examples of materials which exhibit this phenomenon.
(c) Determine the volume change in percentage that occurs at 910°C when iron
converts from B.C.C. to F.C.C. crystal structure. Below 910°C iron has a BCC
structure with a lattice parameter of 0.2863 nm. Above 910°C it has a FCC
structure with a lattice parameter of 0.3591 nm.
(d) What is the theoretical density for iron (F.C.C.) if the lattice parameter, a, is
3.589X10$^{-10}$ m. From the periodic tables one mole of iron is 55.8 grams. The
lattice parameter was determined by X-ray diffraction.