Why does the dielectric constant of a solid increase due to a Frenkel defect? In crystalline solids, an atom may be displaced from its original position in order to create a vacancy in the original location. This is referred to as a Frenkel defect. Why does this defect result in an increase of the dielectric constant of the solid?
When Frenkel defect alone is present, there is no decrease in density, however
the closeness of the charge brought about by Frenkel defect tends to increase the dielectric constant of the crystal.
Compounds having such defect conduct electricity to a small extent.