Re: Optimum particle size

Uncle Al wrote:
> Maximum packing for monodisperse identical particles is achieved for
> M&Ms. Ultimate packing of a lattice of spheres requires two or three
> sizes - the lattice itself, then filling its octahedral and/or
> tetrahedral holes.

Nope, the maximum packing is by particles that indeed tile space, so
forget round rubbish. Build extended and pointy cell elements by
selective diffraction: http://www.aip.org/pnu/1992/split/pnu094-4.htm.

-Aut

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