Electrum is a metal alloy mainly consisting of gold, silver and traces of some other metals. This naturally occurring alloy has a long history of being used for making coins, vessels and also for coatings. It was referred to as âgoldâ or âwhite goldâ by ancient Greeks.
In Interstitial defect, atom occupies the interstitial space of the lattice structure of solid crystal. In Substitutional defect, the foreign atom occupies only the lattice site of a crystalline solid. Interstitial defect may occur by the atoms of either same solid (called self-interstitial) or foreign material. Substitutional defect is always caused by foreign atoms.
Quick Answer. Paternal and maternal twins, commonly known as fraternal and identical twins, are distinguished by the different ways the multiple pregnancy begins. Identical twins begin as a single zygote that splits into two or more developing embryos. Fraternal twins are usually the result of multiple eggs being present for fertilization.