Face-centred cubic (FCC) is a type of lattice structure used in the construction of crystalline materials such as metals, ceramics and semiconductors. In this type of structure, the atoms or ions in the lattice are arranged in a cubic arrangement, with each atom or ion at the corners of the cube and one at the centre. This arrangement gives the material a strong and stable structure. It is often used in the construction of metal alloys, since the arrangement of atoms creates strong bonds between them, giving the alloy greater strength and resistance to external forces.
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