crystallographic information file (cif)

What Information is Contained in a CIF?

A CIF typically includes:
- Unit Cell Parameters: These define the size and shape of the unit cell, the smallest repeating unit in the crystal lattice.
- Atomic Coordinates: The positions of each atom within the unit cell.
- Symmetry Operations: The symmetry operations that describe how the unit cell can be transformed to generate the entire crystal.
- Experimental Conditions: Details about the conditions under which the crystallographic data was collected, such as temperature and pressure.

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