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What are crystal defects?

Explain point defects in crystals with examples.

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Point defects are irregularities at lattice points. Types: vacancy (missing atom), interstitial (extra atom inserted), and substitutional (foreign atom replaces host). Example: Schottky defect in NaCl.

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