kristályhálózati

Kristályhálózati is a Hungarian term that translates to "crystal lattice" in English. It refers to the ordered, repeating arrangement of atoms, ions, or molecules within a crystalline solid. This regular, three-dimensional structure is the defining characteristic of a crystal.

The smallest repeating unit of a crystal lattice is called a unit cell. This unit cell, when translated in three perpendicular directions, can describe the entire macroscopic crystal structure. The specific arrangement of atoms within the unit cell, along with the dimensions of the cell, determines the crystal's physical properties, such as its hardness, melting point, and electrical conductivity.

Crystals exhibit symmetry, and their lattices can be classified into 14 Bravais lattices, which are categorized into seven crystal systems (cubic, tetragonal, orthorhombic, monoclinic, triclinic, hexagonal, and rhombohedral). Each Bravais lattice represents a unique arrangement of points in space that, when combined with atoms or molecules, can form a specific crystal structure. Understanding the crystal lattice is fundamental to solid-state physics and chemistry, as it provides the basis for explaining the behavior of crystalline materials.