Abstract

A general methodology for the determination of all possible stereoisomers of heteronuclear clusters is reported. The paper is divided into three parts: (1) nomenclature—wherein a systematic numbering system for multi-component clusters under which each and every stereoisomer of a given cluster can be uniquely identified is presented; (2) methodology—wherein the general principles for the determination of symmetry analogs are discussed; and (3) computer algorithm—wherein the implementation of the symmetry principles is described. These principles and algorithms are applied to binary (two-component) systems using octahedral and icosahedral clusters as examples.

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