Materials Science Schottky defects

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The discussion revolves around calculating the fraction of lattice sites that are Schottky defects in cesium chloride at its melting temperature of 645°C, using a defect formation energy of 1.86 eV. The user derived the number of lattice sites per cubic meter using the density of cesium chloride and Avogadro's number, resulting in 1.43 x 10^28 lattice sites/m^3. However, they initially miscalculated the equilibrium number of Schottky defects, arriving at 1.16 x 10^24, which was incorrect. The correct ratio of N_S to N is 7.87 x 10^-6, which the user eventually figured out. The thread highlights the importance of accurate calculations in materials science, particularly in defect analysis.
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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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Nevermind, got it figured out.
 
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