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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=zVparticleVunit cell
APF - Atomic Packing Factor?z - Number of Atoms?Vparticle - Volume of Each Particle?Vunit cell - Volume of Unit Cell?

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Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Volume of Particle and Unit Cell Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Volume of Particle and Unit Cell?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
APF=zVparticleVunit cell
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
APF=3510105
Next Step Convert Units
APF=351E-291.1E-28
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
APF=351E-291.1E-28
Next Step Evaluate
APF=3.33333333333333
LAST Step Rounding Answer
APF=3.3333

Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Volume of Particle and Unit Cell 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 can be positive or negative.
Number of Atoms
The Number of Atoms is the the total number of constituent atoms in the unit cell.
Symbol: z
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Volume of Each Particle
Volume of each particle is the volume of each particle in unit cell.
Symbol: Vparticle
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Volume of Unit Cell
Volume of Unit Cell is is defined as the space occupied within the boundaries of unit cell.
Symbol: Vunit cell
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Atomic Packing Factor

​Go Atomic Packing Factor of SCC
APF=VparticleVunit cell
​Go Atomic Packing Factor of FCC
APF=4VparticleVunit cell
​Go Atomic Packing Factor of BCC
APF=2VparticleVunit cell
​Go Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Particle Radius
APF=z(43)π(r3)a3

How to Evaluate Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Volume of Particle and Unit Cell?

Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Volume of Particle and Unit Cell evaluator uses Atomic Packing Factor = (Number of Atoms*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell) to evaluate the Atomic Packing Factor, The Atomic Packing Factor in terms of volume of particle and unit cell is the fraction of volume in a crystal structure that is occupied by constituent particles. It is a dimensionless quantity and always less than unity. Atomic Packing Factor is denoted by APF symbol.

How to evaluate Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Volume of Particle and Unit Cell using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Volume of Particle and Unit Cell, enter Number of Atoms (z), Volume of Each Particle (Vparticle) & Volume of Unit Cell (Vunit cell) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Volume of Particle and Unit Cell

What is the formula to find Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Volume of Particle and Unit Cell?
The formula of Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Volume of Particle and Unit Cell is expressed as Atomic Packing Factor = (Number of Atoms*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell). Here is an example- 3.333333 = (35*1E-29)/(1.05E-28).
How to calculate Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Volume of Particle and Unit Cell?
With Number of Atoms (z), Volume of Each Particle (Vparticle) & Volume of Unit Cell (Vunit cell) we can find Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Volume of Particle and Unit Cell using the formula - Atomic Packing Factor = (Number of Atoms*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell).
What are the other ways to Calculate Atomic Packing Factor?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Atomic Packing Factor-
  • Atomic Packing Factor=Volume of Each Particle/Volume of Unit CellOpenImg
  • Atomic Packing Factor=(4*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell)OpenImg
  • Atomic Packing Factor=(2*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell)OpenImg
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