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*PROPERTIES

*PROPERTIES is used to test for comments describing crystal properties.

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Since textual comments in the CSD are composed in "free-language" it is not recommended that such searches are conducted. Rather, when a hit is encountered the textual comment can be displayed to provide details of any comment introduced by CCDC staff.

This field is used to record details of three specific crystal properties and general notes.

Each of the four sub-fields is denoted by a sub-keyword preceded by "

The four sub-fields may occur in any order within the *PROPERTIES record.

Examples are given below:

(i) Melting point:

• "Mp. 123deg.C.
• "Mp. 123-128deg.C(dec.).
• "Mp. above 300deg.K.

(ii) Color of the crystal:

• "Color: red.
• "Color: pale blue.

(iii) Source of natural products or polymorphs:

• "Source: from the leaves of Japonica.
• "Source: from the melt.

(iv) General notes:

• "Note: Isomorphous with the nickel analogue. Air-sensitive.
• "Note: Transition to gamma form at 85deg.C.
• "Note: Hygroscopic.

Graphics QUEST3D Procedure

Select *PROPERTIES from the TEXT sub-menu and respond to the standard text prompts.

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