Materials Science Schottky defects

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The discussion centers on calculating the fraction of lattice sites that are Schottky defects in cesium chloride (CsCl) at its melting temperature of 645°C. The energy for defect formation is given as 1.86 eV. The participant calculated the number of lattice sites per cubic meter using the formula N = (NAρ)/(ACs + ACl), resulting in 1.43 x 1028 lattice sites/m3. However, the equilibrium number of Schottky defects (NS) was initially miscalculated, with the correct ratio of NS/N being 7.87 x 10-6.

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Homework Statement



Calculate the fraction of lattice sites that are Schottky defects for cesium chloride at its melting temperature (645C). Assume an energy for defect formation of 1.86eV.

Homework Equations



Number of lattice sites per cubic meter (N)

N=(NA\rho)/(ACS + ACL)
Where NA = Avogadros number, \rho = density, ACS = 132.91 g/mol and ACL = 35.45 g/mol


Equilibrium number (NS)

NS = N * e^(-QS/2kT)
Where QS = Schottky defect, k = Boltzmanns Constant, and T = temp in Kelvin

The Attempt at a Solution



I found the density of Cesium Chloride to be 3.99 g/cm^3

N = (6.02.10^23 atoms/mol)(3.99 g/cm^3)(10^6 cm^3/m^3)/(132.91 g/mol + 35.45 g/mol)
From this is I got 1.43 x 10^28 lattice sites/m^3

When I plug this into the NS equation I get 1.16 x 10^24, and I know this is wrong. I am supposed to solve for a NS/N ratio, and the correct answer is 7.87 x 10^-6.

I am not sure what to do here, any help would be appreciated. Thanks
 
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