02415cam a22003133u 4500 54976 UtSlPG 20260610134251.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12034810 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QD Kelvin, William Thomson, Baron, 1824-1907 The Molecular Tactics of a Crystal Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-24 Produced by Turgut Dincer and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Molecular Tactics of a Crystal" by Baron William Thomson Kelvin is a scientific publication that was likely written during the late 19th century. This work addresses the geometry of molecular arrangements within crystals, exploring how these structures are formed and organized on a molecular level. The focus on molecular tactics provides insights into the principles of crystallography and the fundamental geometric considerations necessary for understanding crystal formation. In his lecture, Kelvin delves into the complex geometric configurations that constitute crystalline structures, using a series of illustrative models and diagrams to elucidate his points. He examines the relationships between individual molecules, their orientation, and how these factors contribute to the overall properties of crystals. The text discusses various arrangements, such as homogeneous assemblages and specific shapes like tetrahedrons and hexagons, shedding light on their implications in physical properties and behavior. Through meticulous explanation, Kelvin intertwines theoretical concepts with practical examples, making the intricate realm of crystallography accessible to his audience while emphasizing the impact of molecular tactics on the nature of solid materials. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Crystallography, Mathematical https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54976 95808 95808