Radius Ratio Formula

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The Radius Ratio is the ratio of radius of cation to radius of anion. Check FAQs
Rratio=RcRa
Rratio - Radius Ratio?Rc - Radius of Cation?Ra - Radius of Anion?

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1.2621Edit=65Edit51.5Edit
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Radius Ratio Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Radius Ratio?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rratio=RcRa
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rratio=65A51.5A
Next Step Convert Units
Rratio=6.5E-9m5.2E-9m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rratio=6.5E-95.2E-9
Next Step Evaluate
Rratio=1.2621359223301
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Rratio=1.2621

Radius Ratio Formula Elements

Variables
Radius Ratio
The Radius Ratio is the ratio of radius of cation to radius of anion.
Symbol: Rratio
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radius of Cation
The Radius of Cation is the radius of the positively charged ion in the crystal structure.
Symbol: Rc
Measurement: LengthUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radius of Anion
The Radius of Anion is the radius of negatively charged ion in the crystal.
Symbol: Ra
Measurement: LengthUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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​Go Edge Length of Face Centered Unit Cell
a=22R

How to Evaluate Radius Ratio?

Radius Ratio evaluator uses Radius Ratio = Radius of Cation/Radius of Anion to evaluate the Radius Ratio, The Radius Ratio formula is defined as the ratio of radius of cation to the radius of anion. It is used to predict the coordination number. Radius Ratio is denoted by Rratio symbol.

How to evaluate Radius Ratio using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Radius Ratio, enter Radius of Cation (Rc) & Radius of Anion (Ra) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Radius Ratio

What is the formula to find Radius Ratio?
The formula of Radius Ratio is expressed as Radius Ratio = Radius of Cation/Radius of Anion. Here is an example- 1.262136 = 6.5E-09/5.15E-09.
How to calculate Radius Ratio?
With Radius of Cation (Rc) & Radius of Anion (Ra) we can find Radius Ratio using the formula - Radius Ratio = Radius of Cation/Radius of Anion.
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