frenkel defect

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What does frenkel defect mean?

A type of point defect in crystalline solids, occurring when an atom or smaller ion (usually cation) leaves its place in the lattice, creating a vacancy, and becomes an interstitial by lodging in a nearby location.

Where does frenkel defect come from?

Named after its discoverer, Yakov Frenkel.

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