Question: Lattice Structures ( 1 5 P ) Two different unit cells A and B of typical metallic lattice structures are shown in the picture below:

Lattice Structures (15 P)
Two different unit cells A and B of typical metallic lattice structures are shown in the
picture below:
A
B
a) What does a "unit cell" generally describe ?(2 P)
b) Which type of unit cell is shown in A resp. B ?(2 P
c) What is meant by the effective number of atoms per unit cell(EN)? What is
EN for A resp. B ?(3 P)
d) What is the mathematical relation between atomic radius (r) and edge length
(a) of above shown unit cell B ?
e) What is meant by the APF of a lattice structure ? Briefly explain.
f) Please calculate the APF of structure B
g) The APF of unit cells A and B is equal. What is the structural difference between the two lattice types ? Briefly explain
 Lattice Structures (15 P) Two different unit cells A and B

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