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529-0009-00L 6 Credits BSC D-CHAB

Crystal chemistry and crystal structure databases

Kristallchemie und Kristallstrukturdatenbanken

Lecturers & Examiners: Lynne Bridget McCusker, Dr. Bernd Schweizer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:44

Abstract

Inorganic, organic and biological crystal chemistry; crystal structure databases; powder diffraction

Objective

Understanding of inorganic, organic and biological crystal chemistry; use of structure databases in chemistry

Content

inorganic structural chemistry: packing types, ionic crystals, covalent networks, intermetallic phases organic structural chemistry: molecular structure, intermolecular interaction, molecular modelling crystal structure prediction: polymorph generation inorganic, organic and macromolecular structure databases using crystal chemistry in the structure analysis of polycrystalline materials

Resources

Lecture Notes

Support material will be distributed as needed.

Literature

Dunitz J.D.: X-ray Analysis and the Structure of Organic Molecules. Verlag Helvetica Chimica Acta, Basel (2nd edition)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Kristallchemie und Kristallstrukturdatenbanken
oder nach Vereinbarung
  • Tue 07:45-09:30 (HCI G 574)
  • Fri 11:45-12:30 (HCI G 574)
3 h weekly

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