Laves phase

English

The unit cell of a Laves phase with MgZn₂ structure (Mg atoms are green).

Etymology

Named after German crystallographer Fritz Laves (1906–1978).

Noun

Laves phase (plural Laves phases)

1. (materials science) An intermetallic compound with the general chemical formula AB₂.

Further reading

• Laves phase on Wikipedia.Wikipedia