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What is the freezing point of lead in degrees Celsius?
What is the freezing point of lead in degrees Celsius?
327oC
What is the composition of the eutectic point on the phase diagram?
What is the composition of the eutectic point on the phase diagram?
2.6 mass % Ag
In which region of the phase diagram does the crystallization of lead begin?
In which region of the phase diagram does the crystallization of lead begin?
AB or BC
What is the significance of the area above the curve ABC on the phase diagram?
What is the significance of the area above the curve ABC on the phase diagram?
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What is the process of heating argentiferous lead and cooling to get pure lead and liquid richer in silver known as?
What is the process of heating argentiferous lead and cooling to get pure lead and liquid richer in silver known as?
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What is the point on the phase diagram where solid lead starts separating during the Pattinson's process?
What is the point on the phase diagram where solid lead starts separating during the Pattinson's process?
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What is the composition of the solid mixture in the region below the curve DBE?
What is the composition of the solid mixture in the region below the curve DBE?
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What is the significance of the curve AB on the phase diagram?
What is the significance of the curve AB on the phase diagram?
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What is the significance of the point C on the phase diagram?
What is the significance of the point C on the phase diagram?
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What is the purpose of the Pattinson's process?
What is the purpose of the Pattinson's process?
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