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Interplanar Spacing is the distance between adjacent and parallel planes of the crystal. Check FAQs
d=1(((h2)+(k2)+(l2))(sin(α)2))+(((hk)+(kl)+(hl))2(cos(α)2))-cos(α)alattice2(1-(3(cos(α)2))+(2(cos(α)3)))
d - Interplanar Spacing?h - Miller Index along x-axis?k - Miller Index along y-axis?l - Miller Index along z-axis?α - Lattice parameter alpha?alattice - Lattice Constant a?

Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice Example

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0.0173Edit=1(((9Edit2)+(4Edit2)+(11Edit2))(sin(30Edit)2))+(((9Edit4Edit)+(4Edit11Edit)+(9Edit11Edit))2(cos(30Edit)2))-cos(30Edit)14Edit2(1-(3(cos(30Edit)2))+(2(cos(30Edit)3)))
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Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
d=1(((h2)+(k2)+(l2))(sin(α)2))+(((hk)+(kl)+(hl))2(cos(α)2))-cos(α)alattice2(1-(3(cos(α)2))+(2(cos(α)3)))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
d=1(((92)+(42)+(112))(sin(30°)2))+(((94)+(411)+(911))2(cos(30°)2))-cos(30°)14A2(1-(3(cos(30°)2))+(2(cos(30°)3)))
Next Step Convert Units
d=1(((92)+(42)+(112))(sin(0.5236rad)2))+(((94)+(411)+(911))2(cos(0.5236rad)2))-cos(0.5236rad)1.4E-9m2(1-(3(cos(0.5236rad)2))+(2(cos(0.5236rad)3)))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
d=1(((92)+(42)+(112))(sin(0.5236)2))+(((94)+(411)+(911))2(cos(0.5236)2))-cos(0.5236)1.4E-92(1-(3(cos(0.5236)2))+(2(cos(0.5236)3)))
Next Step Evaluate
d=1.72733515814283E-11m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
d=0.0172733515814283nm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
d=0.0173nm

Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice Formula Elements

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Interplanar Spacing
Interplanar Spacing is the distance between adjacent and parallel planes of the crystal.
Symbol: d
Measurement: WavelengthUnit: nm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Miller Index along x-axis
The Miller Index along x-axis form a notation system in crystallography for planes in crystal (Bravais) lattices along the x-direction.
Symbol: h
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Miller Index along y-axis
The Miller Index along y-axis form a notation system in crystallography for planes in crystal (Bravais) lattices along the y-direction.
Symbol: k
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Miller Index along z-axis
The Miller Index along z-axis form a notation system in crystallography for planes in crystal (Bravais) lattices along the z-direction.
Symbol: l
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Lattice parameter alpha
The Lattice parameter alpha is the angle between lattice constants b and c.
Symbol: α
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Lattice Constant a
The Lattice Constant a refers to the physical dimension of unit cells in a crystal lattice along x-axis.
Symbol: alattice
Measurement: LengthUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Interplanar Spacing

​Go Interplanar Distance in Cubic Crystal Lattice
d=a(h2)+(k2)+(l2)
​Go Interplanar Distance in Tetragonal Crystal Lattice
d=1((h2)+(k2)alattice2)+(l2c2)
​Go Interplanar Distance in Hexagonal Crystal Lattice
d=1((43)((h2)+(hk)+(k2))alattice2)+(l2c2)
​Go Interplanar Distance in Orthorhombic Crystal Lattice
d=1(h2alattice2)+(k2b2)+(l2c2)

Other formulas in Inter Planar Distance and Inter Planar Angle category

​Go Interplanar Angle for Simple Cubic System
θ=acos((h1h2)+(k1k2)+(l1l2)(h12)+(k12)+(l12)(h22)+(k22)+(l22))
​Go Interplanar Angle for Orthorhombic System
θ=acos((h1h2alattice2)+(l1l2c2)+(k1k2b2)((h12alattice2)+(k12b2)(l12c2))((h22alattice2)+(k12b2)+(l12c2)))
​Go Interplanar Angle for Hexagonal System
θ=acos((h1h2)+(k1k2)+(0.5((h1k2)+(h2k1)))+((34)(alattice2c2)l1l2)((h12)+(k12)+(h1k1)+((34)(alattice2c2)(l12)))((h22)+(k22)+(h2k2)+((34)(alattice2c2)(l22))))

How to Evaluate Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice?

Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice evaluator uses Interplanar Spacing = sqrt(1/(((((Miller Index along x-axis^2)+(Miller Index along y-axis^2)+(Miller Index along z-axis^2))*(sin(Lattice parameter alpha)^2))+(((Miller Index along x-axis*Miller Index along y-axis)+(Miller Index along y-axis*Miller Index along z-axis)+(Miller Index along x-axis*Miller Index along z-axis))*2*(cos(Lattice parameter alpha)^2))-cos(Lattice parameter alpha))/(Lattice Constant a^2*(1-(3*(cos(Lattice parameter alpha)^2))+(2*(cos(Lattice parameter alpha)^3)))))) to evaluate the Interplanar Spacing, The Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice, also called Interplanar Spacing is the perpendicular distance between two successive planes on a family (hkl). Interplanar Spacing is denoted by d symbol.

How to evaluate Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice, enter Miller Index along x-axis (h), Miller Index along y-axis (k), Miller Index along z-axis (l), Lattice parameter alpha (α) & Lattice Constant a (alattice) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice

What is the formula to find Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice?
The formula of Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice is expressed as Interplanar Spacing = sqrt(1/(((((Miller Index along x-axis^2)+(Miller Index along y-axis^2)+(Miller Index along z-axis^2))*(sin(Lattice parameter alpha)^2))+(((Miller Index along x-axis*Miller Index along y-axis)+(Miller Index along y-axis*Miller Index along z-axis)+(Miller Index along x-axis*Miller Index along z-axis))*2*(cos(Lattice parameter alpha)^2))-cos(Lattice parameter alpha))/(Lattice Constant a^2*(1-(3*(cos(Lattice parameter alpha)^2))+(2*(cos(Lattice parameter alpha)^3)))))). Here is an example- 1.7E+7 = sqrt(1/(((((9^2)+(4^2)+(11^2))*(sin(0.5235987755982)^2))+(((9*4)+(4*11)+(9*11))*2*(cos(0.5235987755982)^2))-cos(0.5235987755982))/(1.4E-09^2*(1-(3*(cos(0.5235987755982)^2))+(2*(cos(0.5235987755982)^3)))))).
How to calculate Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice?
With Miller Index along x-axis (h), Miller Index along y-axis (k), Miller Index along z-axis (l), Lattice parameter alpha (α) & Lattice Constant a (alattice) we can find Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice using the formula - Interplanar Spacing = sqrt(1/(((((Miller Index along x-axis^2)+(Miller Index along y-axis^2)+(Miller Index along z-axis^2))*(sin(Lattice parameter alpha)^2))+(((Miller Index along x-axis*Miller Index along y-axis)+(Miller Index along y-axis*Miller Index along z-axis)+(Miller Index along x-axis*Miller Index along z-axis))*2*(cos(Lattice parameter alpha)^2))-cos(Lattice parameter alpha))/(Lattice Constant a^2*(1-(3*(cos(Lattice parameter alpha)^2))+(2*(cos(Lattice parameter alpha)^3)))))). This formula also uses Sine (sin)Cosine (cos), Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Interplanar Spacing?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Interplanar Spacing-
  • Interplanar Spacing=Edge Length/sqrt((Miller Index along x-axis^2)+(Miller Index along y-axis^2)+(Miller Index along z-axis^2))OpenImg
  • Interplanar Spacing=sqrt(1/((((Miller Index along x-axis^2)+(Miller Index along y-axis^2))/(Lattice Constant a^2))+((Miller Index along z-axis^2)/(Lattice Constant c^2))))OpenImg
  • Interplanar Spacing=sqrt(1/((((4/3)*((Miller Index along x-axis^2)+(Miller Index along x-axis*Miller Index along y-axis)+(Miller Index along y-axis^2)))/(Lattice Constant a^2))+((Miller Index along z-axis^2)/(Lattice Constant c^2))))OpenImg
Can the Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice be negative?
No, the Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice, measured in Wavelength cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice?
Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice is usually measured using the Nanometer[nm] for Wavelength. Meter[nm], Megameter[nm], Kilometer[nm] are the few other units in which Interplanar Distance in Rhombohedral Crystal Lattice can be measured.
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