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Topology dictionary (topoCIF) version 0.9.6

_topol_atom.element_symbol

Name:
_topol_atom.element_symbol

Definition:

   
    The element symbol for this atom, written in accordance with
    the IUPAC systematic nomenclature for periodic elements. This should be
    a single element symbol found on the official IUPAC Periodic Table.
    For example: 'C', 'H', or 'Co', without isotope or charge.
    Data items in the ATOM_SITE category that do not correspond to elements
    of the periodic table should be represented here as '.'.

Type: Text

Category:
topol_atom