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== Definition == | == 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. | + | 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. The lower-symmetry structure is called '''hettotype'''. |
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| + | After Buerger, aristotypes are also known as basic structures and hettotypes as '''derivative structures'''. | ||
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. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
| − | Megaw H. (1973). ''Crystal Structures'', London: W.B. Saunders, p. 216, 282 | + | *Buerger, M.J. (1947). ''Derivative Crystal Structures'', J. Chem. Phys., '''15''', 1-16. |
| + | *Megaw H. (1973). ''Crystal Structures'', London: W.B. Saunders, p. 216, 282 | ||
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[[Category:Fundamental crystallography]] | [[Category:Fundamental crystallography]] | ||
Revision as of 13:31, 14 June 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. The lower-symmetry structure is called hettotype.
After Buerger, aristotypes are also known as basic structures and hettotypes as derivative structures.
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
- Buerger, M.J. (1947). Derivative Crystal Structures, J. Chem. Phys., 15, 1-16.
- Megaw H. (1973). Crystal Structures, London: W.B. Saunders, p. 216, 282