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Comparison of the hexagonal structures of graphite (left) and boron nitride, BN (right). The structure of tetrasulfur tetranitride, S4N4. Distances are given in picometres (pm).
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Comparison of the hexagonal structures of graphite (left) and boron nitride, BN (right).
The structure of tetrasulfur tetranitride, S4N4. Distances are given in picometres (pm).
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