CsClähnliche
CsClähnliche (cesium chloride-like) describes a structural motif found in certain crystalline solids, particularly in inorganic compounds, where the arrangement of atoms resembles that of cesium chloride (CsCl). In this structure, each cation is surrounded by eight anions, and vice versa, forming a body-centered cubic (bcc) lattice. This coordination number of eight is characteristic of CsClähnliche structures, distinguishing them from more common sodium chloride (NaCl)-type structures, which feature a coordination number of six.
The CsClähnliche structure typically occurs when the ratio of cation to anion radii is relatively large, favoring
Unlike NaCl structures, which are stable at lower temperatures, CsClähnliche structures are often favored at higher
The CsClähnliche motif is also relevant in the study of ionic solids, where it provides insights into