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In describing a crystal structure it is sometimes convenient to characterise only the structure formed by the selected atoms.
 
In describing a crystal structure it is sometimes convenient to characterise only the structure formed by the selected atoms.
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The structure of <math>BaTiO_3</math> is tetragonal with a primitive unit cell and lattice constants <math>a</math> and <math>c</math>. The partial structure of Ba has the same lattice constants whereas the partial structure of O has also a primitive cell but with the lattice constant <math>a_O = a/ \sqrt{2}</math>, <math>c</math> being equal
  
 
See synonymous [[Substructure]]
 
See synonymous [[Substructure]]

Revision as of 12:31, 29 May 2020

Structure partielle (Fr).

The crystal structure formed by a selection of atoms contained in the unit cell.

In describing a crystal structure it is sometimes convenient to characterise only the structure formed by the selected atoms.

Example

The structure of [math]BaTiO_3[/math] is tetragonal with a primitive unit cell and lattice constants [math]a[/math] and [math]c[/math]. The partial structure of Ba has the same lattice constants whereas the partial structure of O has also a primitive cell but with the lattice constant [math]a_O = a/ \sqrt{2}[/math], [math]c[/math] being equal

See synonymous Substructure