Cerium

Cerium: crystal structure

Here is some information about the crystal structure of cerium.

• Space group: P63/mmc (Space group number: 194)
• Structure: hcp (hexagonal close-packed)
• Cell parameters:
  • a: 362 pm
  • b: 362 pm
  • c: 599 pm
  • α: 90.000°
  • β: 90.000°
  • γ: 120.000°

You may view the structure of cerium:

• interactively (Jmol) or
• non-interactively

References

G. Fox, U.S. A.E.C., 1952, ISC, 224.

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