Layers of iron atoms
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The layers in the structure that can slide over one another more readily when a force is applied, because fewer carbon atoms disrupt them.
The regular layers in iron that carbon atoms disrupt, so the layers cannot slide over one another easily.
Topics that use Layers of iron atoms
- Alloys as useful materials (AQA GCSE)
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