Hexagonal Close Packing
The third layer lies vertically above the first and the spheres in third layer rest in one set of hollows on the top of the second layer. This arrangement is called ABAB ….type and 74% of the available space is occupied by spheres. This arrangement is found in Be, Mg, Zn, Cd, Sc, Y, Ti, Zr, Tc, Ru.
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