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Crystal Data Resources from ASM International

Atoms in solids usually form a crystal structure, which is a repetitive and symmetrical arrangement of atoms in three dimensions. Crystalline structures can be described in terms of unit cell, crystal system (triclinic, monoclinic, orthorhombic, hexagonal, rhombohedral, tetragonal, or cubic), lattice, structure symbols, space-group notation, structure prototype, atom positions, point groups, and equivalent positions. Crystallography and crystal data are useful in understanding the structure, properties, and performance of materials.

Digital Database

ASM Materials Platform for Data Science. MPDS is the world’s largest and most comprehensive repository of inorganic materials data comprised of phase diagrams, crystal structures, and physical properties. All of the data have been compiled and normalized to exacting standards by members of the Pauling File team under the direction of MPDS, Vitznau, Switzerland (Pierre Villars, Editor in Chief). The ASM Materials Platform for Data Science is the digital continuation of the Pauling File. The platform contains more than 73,000 phase diagrams, with linkages to crystal data and physical property data. API access to data can be arranged. The phase diagrams are presented in the atomic percent scale.

Books

Pearson’s Handbook Desk Edition (two-volume set). Provides 27,686 entries of the highest quality crystal data, representing 27,686 different compounds.

Atlas of Crystal Structure Types for Intermetallic Phases (four-volume set). Offers pictorial detail and clearly illustrated information on intermetallic phases.

Selected Values of the Crystallographic Properties of the Elements. This reference book presents a unique and comprehensive review of the crystallographic properties of all the elements.

Journal

ASM International’s Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion focuses on the crystallographic, chemical, diffusion, and other kinetic properties of phases. It features critical phase diagram evaluations on scientifically and industrially important alloy systems, authored by international experts. The journal is critically reviewed and contains basic and applied research results, a survey of current literature and other pertinent articles. The journal covers the significance of diagrams as well as new research techniques, equipment, data evaluation, nomenclature, presentation, and other aspects of phase diagram preparation and use. Published by Springer Nature, the Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion is available online via SpringerLink.