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SHORT RANGE ORDER [1 record]

Record 1 2002-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics of Solids
CONT

The structure of vitreous and amorphous solids is based on short-range order. This has now become established beyond doubt. The bonding properties of atoms lead to the formation of defined subassemblies with a certain symmetry. These are often identical to the short-range order units already known from the structural analysis of crystalline forms of the corresponding compounds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique des solides
OBS

Structures cristallines.

Spanish

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