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INTERSTITIEL [2 records]

Record 1 2013-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

A point defect constituted by an additional atom or ion placed between the normal sites of a crystal lattice and causing some deformation of the lattice around it.

OBS

interstitial defect: term and definition standardized by ISO in 1997.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique nucléaire
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Défaut ponctuel constitué par un atome ou ion supplémentaire placé dans un réseau cristallin entre les emplacements normaux et provoquant autour de lui des déformations du réseau.

OBS

interstitiel : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 1997.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Mineralogy
DEF

Relating to, characteristic of, or being a solid structure in which usu. smaller atoms or ions of one or more nonmetals occupy holes between larger metal atoms or ions in a crystal lattice.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Minéralogie
DEF

[Qualifie un défaut] ponctuel constitué par un atome ou ion supplémentaire placé dans un réseau cristallin entre les emplacements normaux et provoquant autour de lui des déformations de réseau.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física atómica
  • Mineralogía
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