Several types of crystal structures are prevalent in nanotechnology:
Face-Centered Cubic (FCC): Each cube face has an atom at its center, and there is one atom at each corner of the cube. Common materials include gold, silver, and aluminum. Body-Centered Cubic (BCC): An atom is at the center of the cube and at each corner. Iron and chromium are examples. Hexagonal Close-Packed (HCP): Atoms are packed closely in a hexagonal arrangement. Examples include titanium and zinc. Diamond Cubic: Similar to FCC but with two interpenetrating FCC lattices. Silicon and diamond are notable examples.
