The Structure of Ideal Solids
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   Introduction

   Single Crystals
     
Lattice and Basis

   Bravais Lattice
     
Unit Cells
     
Lattice Points

   Miller Indices
     
The Cubic Lattice
     
The Hexagonal Lattice

   Bonding and Crystal Structure
     
Metals
     
Close Packed Structures
     
Ceramics
     
Coordination Cages
     
Covalent Ceramics
     
Polymers

   
The structure of solids involves both their geometry and their chemistry. In this section the structure of crystals and amorphous materials will be explored, and the conventions of naming crystal unit cells, planes and directions will be developed.