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Physical Chemistry

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781133958437

Author:Ball, David W. (david Warren), BAER, Tomas

Publisher:Ball, David W. (david Warren), BAER, Tomas

Chapter21: The Solid State: Crystals

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 21.2E: Boron nitride, BN, is a very hard material, harder than diamond if prepared properly. Explain why it...

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