Download citation
Download citation
link to html
It is shown that the observed structure of ionic crystals is close to that which maximizes the volume subject to the constraint of fixed cation-anion distance. The disposition of the centres of the cations and/or anions is often 'arranged as the centres of hard spheres in closest packing'. The term eutactic is proposed for the circumlocution between inverted commas.
Follow Acta Cryst. A
Sign up for e-alerts
Follow Acta Cryst. on Twitter
Follow us on facebook
Sign up for RSS feeds