Electron Theory of Metals | Metallurgy

The development of electron theory of solids was gradually started early in 20th century with the enunciation of Drude-Lorenze theory, the Sommerfeld modification and zone theory etc. The electron theory, in the initial stages was only a model for metals but later on with further development it became applicable to metals and non-metals. Metallic Bonding: In metallic crystals the atoms [...]