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Materials Chemistry - Theory & Concepts - Crystal Lattice Viewer

Exploring the chemistry of construction materials: polymers, nanomaterials, cement, and metals.

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Crystal Structures

SystemBody-Centered Cubic (BCC)
Description

Atoms at each corner and one in the center.

Properties

Strong but less ductile. Coordination Number: 8. Examples: Iron (α), Chromium.

Packing Efficiency68%
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