Difference between revisions of "Aristotype"
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| − | An | + | An aristotype is a high-symmetry structure type that can be viewed as an idealized version of a lower-symmetry structure. It was introduced by Helen Megaw in relation to perovskites, where it is still mostly used. The cubic perovskite structure (which is adopted at most by half a dozen compounds) is regarded as the aristotype for the vast array of other lower-symmetry perovskites. |
Originally, an aristotype is a printing-out process using paper coated with silver chloride in gelatin; now, any such process using silver salts in either collodion or gelatin; also, a print so made. | Originally, an aristotype is a printing-out process using paper coated with silver chloride in gelatin; now, any such process using silver salts in either collodion or gelatin; also, a print so made. | ||
| − | == | + | == References == |
Megaw H. (1973). ''Crystal Structures'', London: W.B. Saunders, p. 216, 282 | Megaw H. (1973). ''Crystal Structures'', London: W.B. Saunders, p. 216, 282 | ||
Revision as of 08:35, 25 May 2007
Aristotype (Fr). Aristotipo (It).
Definition
An aristotype is a high-symmetry structure type that can be viewed as an idealized version of a lower-symmetry structure. It was introduced by Helen Megaw in relation to perovskites, where it is still mostly used. The cubic perovskite structure (which is adopted at most by half a dozen compounds) is regarded as the aristotype for the vast array of other lower-symmetry perovskites.
Originally, an aristotype is a printing-out process using paper coated with silver chloride in gelatin; now, any such process using silver salts in either collodion or gelatin; also, a print so made.
References
Megaw H. (1973). Crystal Structures, London: W.B. Saunders, p. 216, 282