Archived App (Last seen on 16 Dec 2025)
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About
Explore the 3D structures of ionic crystals with detailed models and interactive tools. Compare different salt structures and metallic crystal types to deepen your understanding of solid-state chemistry.
What's New in ODYSSEY Ionic Solids
1.0.5
July 23, 2022
iOS 15 fixes- minor content updates
Developer apps
FAQ
What is ODYSSEY Ionic Solids?
ODYSSEY Ionic Solids is a 3D visualization aid that helps users understand the structure of ionic crystals. It provides detailed models for various structure types and allows for interactive exploration.
What specific ionic structures does ODYSSEY Ionic Solids cover?
The app includes models for twelve structure types: sodium chloride, cesium chloride, zinc blende, wurtzite, fluorite, rutile, nickel arsenide, cadmium chloride, cadmium iodide, calcium chloride, perovskite, and spinel.
Can I compare ionic structures with metallic structures?
Yes, ODYSSEY Ionic Solids offers models of cubic structure types for metals (simple cubic, body-centered cubic, and face-centered cubic) for direct comparison with ionic solids.
What interactive features are available in ODYSSEY Ionic Solids?
Users can inspect models at any orientation and zoom level, define a 'clipping sphere' to highlight local ion surroundings, and measure distances between ions. Ionic charge labels can also be displayed.
Does ODYSSEY Ionic Solids offer learning aids?
Yes, the app includes a glossary of terms, a comments section, and a set of multiple-choice questions with randomized options to reinforce learning.
What is the price of ODYSSEY Ionic Solids?
ODYSSEY Ionic Solids is a paid app, priced at $3.99.
On which devices can I use ODYSSEY Ionic Solids?
Currently, ODYSSEY Ionic Solids is supported on iPads.
How often is ODYSSEY Ionic Solids updated?
The app was last updated on July 23, 2022, with version 1.0.5. This indicates a relatively infrequent update cycle.
