The corundum crystal structure, found for al2o3, consists of an hcp arrangement of o2- ions; the al^3+ ions occupy octahedral positions. what fraction of the available octahedral positions are filled with al^3+ ions? explain why.

The y form of iron is known as: a) ferrite b) cementite c) perlite d) austenite

Abrake has a normal braking torque of 2.8 kip in and heat-dissipating cast-iron surfaces whose mass is 40 lbm. suppose a load is brought to rest in 8.0 s from an initial angular speed of 1600 rev/min using the normal braking torque; estimate the temperature rise of the heat dissipating surfaces.

Coiled springs ought to be very strong and stiff. si3n4 is a strong, stiff material. would you select this material for a spring? explain.