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
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