Atomic Packing Factor of FCC Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Atomic Packing Factor = (4*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell)
APF = (4*Vparticle)/(Vunit cell)
This formula uses 3 Variables
Variables Used
Atomic Packing Factor - Atomic Packing Factor is the fraction of volume in a crystal structure that is occupied by constituent particles.
Volume of Each Particle - (Measured in Cubic Meter) - Volume of each particle is the volume of each particle in unit cell.
Volume of Unit Cell - (Measured in Cubic Meter) - Volume of Unit Cell is is defined as the space occupied within the boundaries of unit cell.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Volume of Each Particle: 10 Cubic Angstrom --> 1E-29 Cubic Meter (Check conversion here)
Volume of Unit Cell: 105 Cubic Angstrom --> 1.05E-28 Cubic Meter (Check conversion here)
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
APF = (4*Vparticle)/(Vunit cell) --> (4*1E-29)/(1.05E-28)
Evaluating ... ...
APF = 0.380952380952381
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
0.380952380952381 --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
0.380952380952381 0.380952 <-- Atomic Packing Factor
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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8 Atomic Packing Factor Calculators

Atomic Packing Factor of BCC in Terms of Particle Radius
Go Atomic Packing Factor = (2*(4/3)*pi*(Radius of Particle^3))/(((4*Radius of Particle)/sqrt(3))^3)
Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Particle Radius
Go Atomic Packing Factor = (Number of Atoms*(4/3)*pi*(Radius of Particle^3))/(Edge Length in APF^3)
Atomic Packing Factor of FCC in Terms of Particle Radius
Go Atomic Packing Factor = (4*(4/3)*pi*(Radius of Particle^3))/((2*sqrt(2)*Radius of Particle)^3)
Atomic Packing Factor in Terms of Volume of Particle and Unit Cell
Go Atomic Packing Factor = (Number of Atoms*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell)
Atomic Packing Factor of SCC in Terms of Particle Radius
Go Atomic Packing Factor = ((4/3)*pi*(Radius of Particle^3))/((2*Radius of Particle)^3)
Atomic Packing Factor of FCC
Go Atomic Packing Factor = (4*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell)
Atomic Packing Factor of BCC
Go Atomic Packing Factor = (2*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell)
Atomic Packing Factor of SCC
Go Atomic Packing Factor = Volume of Each Particle/Volume of Unit Cell

Atomic Packing Factor of FCC Formula

Atomic Packing Factor = (4*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell)
APF = (4*Vparticle)/(Vunit cell)

What is the physical significance of Atomic Packing Factor?

Packing factor indicates how closely atoms are packed in a unit cell and is given by the ratio of volume of atoms in the unit cell and volume of the unit cell. In atomic systems, by convention, the packing factor is determined by assuming that atoms are rigid spheres. The radius of the spheres is taken to be the maximal value such that the atoms do not overlap.
A slip plane with the highest atomic density is preferred for deformation because the distance between atoms are so small that dislocation movement due to lower applied stress is easier and higher atomic packing factor is an indication of ease of deformation.

How to Calculate Atomic Packing Factor of FCC?

Atomic Packing Factor of FCC calculator uses Atomic Packing Factor = (4*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell) to calculate the Atomic Packing Factor, The Atomic Packing Factor of FCC is the fraction of volume in a face centered crystal that is occupied by constituent particles. It is a dimensionless quantity and always less than unity. For a face-centered cubic unit cell, the number of atoms is four. Atomic Packing Factor is denoted by APF symbol.

How to calculate Atomic Packing Factor of FCC using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Atomic Packing Factor of FCC, enter Volume of Each Particle (Vparticle) & Volume of Unit Cell (Vunit cell) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Atomic Packing Factor of FCC calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.380952 = (4*1E-29)/(1.05E-28).

FAQ

What is Atomic Packing Factor of FCC?
The Atomic Packing Factor of FCC is the fraction of volume in a face centered crystal that is occupied by constituent particles. It is a dimensionless quantity and always less than unity. For a face-centered cubic unit cell, the number of atoms is four and is represented as APF = (4*Vparticle)/(Vunit cell) or Atomic Packing Factor = (4*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell). Volume of each particle is the volume of each particle in unit cell & Volume of Unit Cell is is defined as the space occupied within the boundaries of unit cell.
How to calculate Atomic Packing Factor of FCC?
The Atomic Packing Factor of FCC is the fraction of volume in a face centered crystal that is occupied by constituent particles. It is a dimensionless quantity and always less than unity. For a face-centered cubic unit cell, the number of atoms is four is calculated using Atomic Packing Factor = (4*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell). To calculate Atomic Packing Factor of FCC, you need Volume of Each Particle (Vparticle) & Volume of Unit Cell (Vunit cell). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Volume of Each Particle & Volume of Unit Cell and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Atomic Packing Factor?
In this formula, Atomic Packing Factor uses Volume of Each Particle & Volume of Unit Cell. We can use 7 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Atomic Packing Factor = (Number of Atoms*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell)
  • Atomic Packing Factor = Volume of Each Particle/Volume of Unit Cell
  • Atomic Packing Factor = (2*Volume of Each Particle)/(Volume of Unit Cell)
  • Atomic Packing Factor = (Number of Atoms*(4/3)*pi*(Radius of Particle^3))/(Edge Length in APF^3)
  • Atomic Packing Factor = ((4/3)*pi*(Radius of Particle^3))/((2*Radius of Particle)^3)
  • Atomic Packing Factor = (4*(4/3)*pi*(Radius of Particle^3))/((2*sqrt(2)*Radius of Particle)^3)
  • Atomic Packing Factor = (2*(4/3)*pi*(Radius of Particle^3))/(((4*Radius of Particle)/sqrt(3))^3)
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