Its atomic radius is 0.190 nm and the (+1) ionic radius is 0.95 nm. In the solid state Sodium has a body-centered cubic crystal structure with a = 0.428 nm and a nearest neighbor distance of 0.371 nm.

Sodium Chloride is an alkali halide with an fcc crystal structure. The basis is two ions, a sodium cation and a chlorine anion. The crystal lattice parameter is 0.563 nm. The diagram shows both a unit ...

In nature and technology, crystallization plays a pivotal role, from forming snowflakes and pharmaceuticals to creating ...

Artem Oganov defined the crystal structure and chemical composition of sodium boride, with its properties being the issue of debate for a long time, Skoltech’s press office reported. Boron is a ...

A seed crystal can be dropped into a saturated solution of sodium acetate. The solution will suddenly crystallize and turn to solid. Alternately, the solution may be slowly poured out onto a seed ...