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molecular crystal [mə′lek·yə·lər ′krist·əl] (crystallography) A solid consisting of a lattice array of molecules such as hydrogen, methane, or more complex organic compounds, bound by weak van der Waals forces, and therefore retaining much of their individuality. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The molecular crystal structure of capsaicin, the hot component of chilli peppers, was solved directly from synchrotron powder diffraction data alone, using the same simulated annealing procedure outlined in the previous section [6]. During the past 20 years, however, researchers have realized that when they make extremely tiny particles of metals, inert gases or molecular crystals, the melting point drops, sometimes by a lot. The utility of such an approach in the solution of a molecular crystal structure has already been demonstrated [29]. |
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