Crystal Structures

Lattices and Solids in Stereoview

M Ladd

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 1999
• Print ISBN: 9781898563631
• eBook ISBN: 9781782420460
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Condensed Matter

This survey of the important types of inorganic and organic crystal structures treats its subject thoroughly and in sufficient depth for undergraduate modules in chemistry courses. Features of this book are the instructions for 3D stereoviewing which is central to a full appreciation of the presentation. Clear directions for making your own stereo have been provided in the book, which enables readers to examine the plentiful stereo of lattices and crystal structures which are illustrated.The introductory chapter explains point-group and space-group symmetry insofar as required to understand lattices and crystal structures. Crystal structures are sub-divided according to the atomic force mainly responsible for cohesion in the solid state, The descriptions of the structures are gi in crystallographic terms, including data on the space group, molecular symmetry and molecular geometry. Discussions of bonding theory for each sub-division of the structures enhance and strengthen the author's presentation.The book stems from the author's successful lecture courses, tested and refined in class teaching. It draws as necessary on equilibrium thermodynamics and other chemical topics, with avoidance of advanced mathematics, A level being the prerequisite.- Examines the important types of inorganic and organic crystal structures- Includes instructions for making simple stereoviewers and computer programs- Draws, as necessary, on equilibrium thermodynamics and other chemical topics, with avoidance of advanced mathematics

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Crystal Structures: Lattices and Solids in Stereoview
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Physical constants and other numerical data
• List of symbols
• Chapter 1. Lattices and their properties
• Chapter 2. Looking at ionic structures
• Chapter 3. Looking at covalent structures
• Chapter 4. Looking at metal structures
• Chapter 5. Looking at molecular structures
• Chapter 6. Problem solving: programs on the internet
• Appendix 1: Model numbers for the symmetry-recognition program SYMH, symmetry notation and example compounds
• Appendix 2: Calculation of Madelung constants
• Appendix 3: Reciprocal space
• Listed references
• Tutorial solutions
• Index