Bonding, Structure and Uses of Metals

Authors

  • Peter F. Lang Birkbeck College (University of London), Malet Street, London, UK

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/jmmr.v6i1.5173

Abstract

This work briefly describes some of the different features of groups ofmetals. It highlights recent progress in research into metals. It details thestructures and defects in solid metals. The common theories of metalsincluding the free electron theory, band theory, the ions in a sea ofelectrons model and the soft sphere model are discussed and their meritsare considered. It describes distinctions between the bonding in metalsand inter-metallic compounds. It shows the influence of bonding on theproperties of metals and alloys and provides a summary of tradition andnewer uses of metals.

Keywords:

Metals, Alloys, Inter-metallic compounds, Bonding strucuture

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Lang, P. F. (2022). Bonding, Structure and Uses of Metals. Journal of Metallic Material Research, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.30564/jmmr.v6i1.5173

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