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Extensive experimental and theoretical evidence suggest that the packing of atoms in microclusters does not correspond to any lattice structure. Rather the atoms are arranged in an icosahedral packing. The evidence for this packing and the reasons for its occurance are reviewed. In addition, some unexpected properties of microclusters are discussed.
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Burton, J.J. (1975). Structure and Thermodynamic Properties of Microclusters. In: Kuczynski, G.C. (eds) Sintering and Catalysis. Materials Science Research, vol 10. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-0934-5_2
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