Silicate Structures

Synopsis

Looks at an application of geometry to geology in order to show how basic geometric ideas can be applied in an apparengtly unrelated discipline. Examines the modelling of silicate structures, which comprise 93% of the earth’s crust. These structurs are based on the bonding of one silicate atom with four oxygen atoms, the oxygen being capable of supplying single bonds with other atoms. The built-up structures, based on tetrahedrons, fall into a number of well-defined patterns including single tetrahedrons immersed in lattices consisting of other atoms, closed rings, and long chains.

Series

Graphs, Networks and Design, Course Tm361

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 23 min.

Year of production

1982

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Design; Geology; Mathematics

Keywords

mathematical modelling; silicates; tetrahedrons

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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