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Laves phase
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English
thumb|The unit cell of a Laves phase with MgZn2 structure (Mg atoms are green).
Etymology
Named after German crystallographer Fritz Laves (1906–1978).
Noun
en materials science An intermetallic compound with the general chemical formula AB2.
Further reading
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