Topic: Material Science
Which of the following order of crystal structure will match with metals Iron - Copper - Zinc in that order?
- A. BCC-HCP-FCC
- B. FCC-BCC-HCP
- C. HCP-FCC-BCC
- D. BCC-FCC-HCP
Answer: D. BCC-FCC-HCP
Explanation: Iron (Fe) has a Body-Centered Cubic (BCC) structure at room temperature. Copper (Cu) has a Face-Centered Cubic (FCC) structure, known for its ductility. Zinc (Zn) possesses a Hexagonal Close-Packed (HCP) structure. Therefore, the order is BCC - FCC - HCP.