Mercury is an advanced program for Windows developed by the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre for molecular investigation and analysis of crystal structures. It provides researchers with the ability to locate and display hydrogen bonds as well as specified types of contacts such as chlorine and oxygen.
Analyze crystal structures
The software solution was designed to help you perform a variety of crystallography and molecular modeling tasks. It is possible to read and visualize a wide range of file formats, including CIF, SHELX, and PDB. The graphical interface provides quick access to various tools for crystal packing analysis. For example, you are able to calculate void spaces and surface areas.
Molecular modeling
In addition to the crystallography features, the program offers a considerable number of instruments for molecular modeling and design. This means you can create and manipulate corresponding structures, apply symmetry operations, and utilize an immense amount of optimization algorithms.
The application also comes with extensive tutorials and documentation, enabling you to learn its features and capabilities. If you would like to study physics and other sciences through interactive simulations, you may try another utility called PhET.
Features
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions;
- gives you the means to analyze crystal structures;
- you can apply a variety of optimization algorithms;
- the program comes with detailed documentation;
- there is an option to calculate void spaces.
