Working with Common Ceramic Crystal Structures
To this point, we've only worked with structures that possess a single type of atom. But we know that many materials have multiple atoms - forming all sorts of different bond types. Now we'll explore what happens when we put together two sets of ions of opposite charges. Let's explore this scenario considering a random mix of equal concentrations of positive cations and negative anions, and model the situation using an interionic potential. Let's explore - note, these simulations are getting a bit more complex (and still need some fine-tuning for instruction). You may see some interesting thing happen that may or may not be physical - our model might not be completely accurate. Regardless, they are instructive and fun.