About the Face-Centered Cubic (FCC)
FCC is one of the most common metallic structures, also known as cubic close-packed (CCP). Contains 4 atoms per unit cell. Found in noble metals and many engineering alloys.
Crystal Properties
Coordination Number
12
Atoms per Unit Cell
4
Packing Efficiency
74%
Cubic SystemBravais Lattices
Common Examples
CopperSilverGoldAluminumNickelPlatinum
Related topics: face centered cubic, FCC lattice, cubic close packed, CCP structure, copper crystal structure, aluminum lattice, gold silver platinum