Crystallography is the study of the arrangement of atoms in crystalline solids. It's a fundamental subject in solid-state physics and materials science. Crystallography is useful in phase identification. When manufacturing or using a material, it is generally desirable to know what compounds and what phases are present in the material, as their composition, structure and proportions will influence the material's properties.
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