Crystals

Synopsis

Introduction to crystal structures. Shows how the regularity of the external appearance of a crystal (interfacial angles, cleavage planes) reflects its internal order. Illustrated with examples of the structures of calcite, fluorite and calcium. Includes the concept of the unit cell with illustrations of various forms of packing.

Series

Concepts and Case Studies 1

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1980

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

6th-form and undergraduate chemistry. *CHEMSOC

Subjects

Chemistry

Keywords

crystals; inorganic chemistry

Credits

Cast

Lesley Smart
Stuart Bennett

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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