What Is This Tool?
This conversion tool allows you to translate length values from the X-unit, a historical measurement used primarily in X-ray crystallography and spectroscopy, into Bohr radii, which are atomic units commonly used in quantum chemistry and computational physics.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in X-unit [X] into the input field.
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Select X-unit [X] as the source unit and Bohr radius [b, a.u.] as the target unit.
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent length in Bohr radius.
Key Features
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Converts lengths from X-unit [X] to Bohr radius [b, a.u.] accurately based on established conversion rates.
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Supports integration of historical crystallography data with modern atomic scale units.
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Browser-based, easy to use interface requiring no installation.
Examples
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Converting 10 X-unit results in approximately 0.018936566 Bohr radius.
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A length of 100 X-unit corresponds to about 0.18936566 Bohr radius.
Common Use Cases
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Translating historical lattice plane spacings and unit-cell dimensions measured in X-units to atomic units.
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Expressing interatomic distances for quantum chemistry and computational physics work.
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Incorporating legacy spectroscopy wavelength data into modern atomic scale calculations.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool primarily for converting legacy crystallography and spectroscopy data.
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Verify the context of your data to ensure relevance when converting to atomic units.
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Consider additional conversions for engineering or macroscopic applications after obtaining Bohr radius values.
Limitations
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The X-unit is a historical length measure and seldom used in contemporary practice.
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Conversion accuracy depends on the original precision of the X-ray emission line definitions defining the X-unit.
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Bohr radius is an atomic unit; further conversion may be required for practical macroscopic uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the X-unit used for?
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The X-unit was historically used to express X-ray wavelengths and interatomic spacings in crystallography and spectroscopy.
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Why convert X-unit to Bohr radius?
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Converting to Bohr radius helps integrate historical measurements into atomic unit systems common in quantum chemistry and physics.
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Is the X-unit still used today?
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The X-unit is rarely used in modern practice and mainly appears in historical data.
Key Terminology
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X-unit [X]
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A historical length unit used to express X-ray wavelengths and interatomic spacings, defined relative to characteristic X-ray emission lines.
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Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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The atomic unit of length equal to the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in hydrogen's ground state, used in quantum chemistry and atomic calculations.