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Triangular lattice packing of discs (ϕcp​=π/(23​))

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A triangular array with nearest-centre spacing 2r has primitive cell area 23​r2. Dividing the disc area πr2 by that area gives packing fraction π/(23​)≃0.9069.

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  • Past exam of the chemistry course of the year 3 of the natural sciences course of the University of Cambridge / 2022 / Paper 3 / 48 / e / Solution

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