FAQs
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What is the size of the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD)?
… When reporting the size of the CSD, there are two values commonly quoted. The number of entries in the CSD; this refers to instances of crystal data reported …
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How can I find crystal structures analysed at high pressure in the CSD?
… How can I find crystal structures analysed at high pressure in the CSD? …
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How should I reference CSD-Particle?
… , Comput. Phys. Commun. 1991, 64 (2), 311–328.https://doi.org/10.1016/0010-4655(91)90040-R For surface analysis: Surface Analysis─From Crystal Structures …
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How should I search for an author’s name in the Access Structures service?
… The new version of Access Structure allows you to search for authors in the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) and the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database …
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When using the Access Structures service the 3D structure took a long time to load
… The 3D structure may take a few seconds to load. While the 3D structure is loading you can still use the page and download the deposited CIF for the structure …
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Why does the structure I am viewing have no crystallographic information?
… If the structure that you are viewing is displayed with no crystallographic information then the entry may be for a structure that has been retracted …
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Does the CCDC accept Structure Factor data?
… From the 1st June 2011 the CCDC began to accept the deposition of structure factor data with CIFs, in line with recommendations by the International Union …
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How can I share a structure I have deposited?
… All structures deposited at the CCDC remain confidential until the point of publication. If you would like to share an unpublished structure with your co …
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Which data items do I deposit?
… Structural Database. We recommend the inclusion of structure factors with the data deposition, either appended to the CIF or in .FCF or .HKL format. Structure …
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How should I name data_ values in the CIFs I am depositing?
… We suggest that when naming data_ values in CIFs you only use alphanumeric characters and for multi-block CIFs it is recommended that each structure is given …
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