David Fröschl, Nicolas Kratena, Berthold Stöger, Alexandr Virovets, Tobias Wolflehner
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Abstract
2,3-Dihydroxy-1,3,4-trimethyl-6-oxo-1,4-cyclohexadiene-1-carboxylic acid crystallizes in an order-disorder (OD) structure with a high stacking fault probability. The diffraction pattern features diffuse scattering and broad peaks, which can be attributed to fragments of two polytypes of a maximum degree of order (MDO). Additional weak peaks indicate existence of a non-MDO polytype. A detailed step-by-step instruction is given on how to develop an OD description and interpret the diffuse scattering using a stochastic growth model.
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Acta Crystallographica Section B: Structural Science, Crystal Engineering and Materials publishes scientific articles related to the structural science of compounds and materials in the widest sense. Knowledge of the arrangements of atoms, including their temporal variations and dependencies on temperature and pressure, is often the key to understanding physical and chemical phenomena and is crucial for the design of new materials and supramolecular devices. Acta Crystallographica B is the forum for the publication of such contributions. Scientific developments based on experimental studies as well as those based on theoretical approaches, including crystal-structure prediction, structure-property relations and the use of databases of crystal structures, are published.