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- Notations in space group symmetries
What does mean spinel structure has F d3m space group? I know F is for face centred cubic, 3 is 3-fold symmetry and m is mirror, but I don't know what means "d"?
Thanks, so is it the same F 4- 3 m?DrDu said:This is a so called diamond glide plane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glide_plane?wprov=sfla1
Space group symmetry refers to the mathematical description of the arrangement and orientation of atoms or molecules in a crystal lattice. It describes the repeating patterns and symmetries present in a crystal structure.
The F d3m Spinel Structure is a type of crystal structure that belongs to the cubic system and has a space group symmetry of F d3m. It is commonly found in minerals such as spinel, which is where its name comes from.
The F d3m Spinel Structure is unique because it has a high degree of symmetry, with 48 symmetry elements. It also has a close-packed arrangement of atoms, with tetrahedral and octahedral voids that can be occupied by different atoms or ions.
The F d3m Spinel Structure has many practical applications, such as in the production of ceramics, electronic materials, and pigments. It is also used in the development of new materials for energy storage and conversion, as well as in catalysis and sensors.
The F d3m Spinel Structure can be determined experimentally using techniques such as X-ray diffraction, which can provide information about the arrangement and symmetry of atoms in a crystal lattice. Other methods, such as electron microscopy and spectroscopy, can also be used to study the structure and properties of materials with this symmetry.