Atomic Packing Factor Formula

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Atomic Packing Factor is the fraction of volume in a crystal structure that is occupied by constituent particles. Check FAQs
APF=VaVu
APF - Atomic Packing Factor?Va - Volume of Atoms in Unit Cell?Vu - Volume of Unit Cell?

Atomic Packing Factor Example

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Here is how the Atomic Packing Factor equation looks like.

0.1963Edit=20.61Edit105Edit
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Atomic Packing Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
APF=VaVu
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
APF=20.61105
Next Step Convert Units
APF=2.1E-291.1E-28
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
APF=2.1E-291.1E-28
Next Step Evaluate
APF=0.196285714285714
LAST Step Rounding Answer
APF=0.1963

Atomic Packing Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Atomic Packing Factor
Atomic Packing Factor is the fraction of volume in a crystal structure that is occupied by constituent particles.
Symbol: APF
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Volume of Atoms in Unit Cell
Volume of Atoms in Unit Cell is the total volume of atoms present in the unit cell.
Symbol: Va
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Volume of Unit Cell
Volume of Unit Cell is is defined as the space occupied within the boundaries of unit cell.
Symbol: Vu
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Atomic Packing Factor?

Atomic Packing Factor evaluator uses Atomic Packing Factor = Volume of Atoms in Unit Cell/Volume of Unit Cell to evaluate the Atomic Packing Factor, Atomic Packing Factor (APF) is a measure of how efficiently atoms are packed in a crystal structure. It is the ratio of the volume occupied by atoms to the total volume of the unit cell. Atomic Packing Factor is denoted by APF symbol.

How to evaluate Atomic Packing Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Atomic Packing Factor, enter Volume of Atoms in Unit Cell (Va) & Volume of Unit Cell (Vu) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Atomic Packing Factor

What is the formula to find Atomic Packing Factor?
The formula of Atomic Packing Factor is expressed as Atomic Packing Factor = Volume of Atoms in Unit Cell/Volume of Unit Cell. Here is an example- 0.196286 = 2.061E-29/1.05E-28.
How to calculate Atomic Packing Factor?
With Volume of Atoms in Unit Cell (Va) & Volume of Unit Cell (Vu) we can find Atomic Packing Factor using the formula - Atomic Packing Factor = Volume of Atoms in Unit Cell/Volume of Unit Cell.
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