Question

Is an infinite HCP lattice stable?

Answer 1

Hey mate!

There are no infinite lattices in nature. And with unscreened Coulomb interaction, there is probably not even a way to construct a well-defined thermodynamic limit (as the energy per volume will also diverge). So I don't think this question makes much sense to start with. But if it were, I'd say "unstable" since separating the particles will decrease the energy.

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Answer 2

HEY MATE,,,


HERE IS YOUR ANSWER,,,



There are no infinite lattices in nature. And with unscreened Coulomb interaction, there is probably not even a way to construct a well- defined thermodynamic limit ( as the energy per volume will also diverge ). So I don't think this question makes much sense to start with. But if it were, I'd say " unstable " since separating the particles will decrease the energy.


HOPE THIS HELPS YOU.


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Monica.