Question
Question: The crystal system of a compound with unit cell dimensions, a = 0.387 and b = 0.387 and c = 0.504nm ...
The crystal system of a compound with unit cell dimensions, a = 0.387 and b = 0.387 and c = 0.504nm and a = b = 90º and g = 1200 is :
A
Cubic
B
Hexagonal
C
Orthorhombic
D
Rhombohedral
Answer
Hexagonal
Explanation
Solution
For hexagonal unit cell ̃ a = b ¹ c ; a = b = 90º ; g = 120º.