= Crystallographic Information File
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A Crystallographic Information File (CIF) is a standard text file format used for the representation of crystallographic data. CIFs are widely used in the field of crystallography to enable the exchange, archiving, and publication of information regarding the structure of crystalline materials. The format was developed by the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr) and has become a crucial tool for researchers in solid-state chemistry, mineralogy, and materials science.
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