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each other, A,B,A,B, ......... (also termed P63/mmc, Pearson symbol hP2,
strukturbericht A3) .
face centered cubic has every third layer directly above/below each
double hexagonal close packing has layers directly above/below each other,
packing (also termed P63/mmc, Pearson Symbol hP4, strukturbericht A3' ).[8]
In the ideal hcp structure the unit cell axial ratio is ~ 1.633, However, there
are deviations from this in some metals where the unit cell is distorted in one
direction but the structure still retains the hcp space group—remarkable all the
elements have a ratio of lattice parameters c/a < 1.633 (best are Mg and Co and
worst Be with c/a ~ 1.568). In others like Zn and Cd the deviations from the ideal
change the symmetry of the structure and these have a lattice parameter ratio c/a
> 1.85.
More content relating to number of planes within structure and implications for
glide/slide e.g. ductility.
Double hexagonal close packed[edit]
Similar to the ideal hcp structure, the perfect dhcp structure should have a lattice
(including β-Ce) variates between 1.596 (Pm) and 1.6128 (Nd). For the 4
known actinides dhcp lattices the corresponding number vary between 1.620 (Bk)
and 1.625 (Cf).[10]