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Interstitial Alloy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

An interstitial alloy is a type of alloy where the atoms of one element fill in the gaps or 'interstices' in the crystal lattice of another metal.

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