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Different phases of ice exhibit distinct crystal lattice structures.

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Is it true that different phases of ice exhibit distinct crystal lattice structures?

Yes. Multiple scientific studies confirm that water ice forms numerous distinct crystalline phases and polymorphs under varying temperature and pressure conditions, each characterized by a unique crystal lattice structure and hydrogen-bonding network.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 7 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The claim is specific, empirical, and testable. Multiple retrieved papers explicitly study different ice polymorphs (such as ice II, VI, VII, VIII, X, and various high-pressure or superionic phases) and confirm that these distinct phases possess unique crystal lattice structures, densities, and symmetries. No papers refute the claim.

Evidence for · 7
Benchmarking DFT and semiempirical methods on structures and lattice energies for ten ice polymorphs
2015
The paper benchmarks structural models and lattice energies across ten distinct ice polymorphs, confirming that different ice phases have unique structures.
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Brandenburg, J. G., Maas, T., & Grimme, S. (2015). Benchmarking DFT and semiempirical methods on structures and lattice energies for ten ice polymorphs. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4916070

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The phase diagram of high-pressure superionic ice
2015
The study explores high-pressure superionic ice phases, noting specific variations in the oxygen sublattice and crystal symmetries like P21/c across different phases.
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Sun, J., Clark, B., Torquato, S., & Car, R. (2015). The phase diagram of high-pressure superionic ice. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms9156

The everlasting hunt for new ice phases
2021
The review notes that the phase diagram of crystalline ice continues to expand with newly discovered phases such as ice XIX that possess unique structures.
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Hansen, T. (2021). The everlasting hunt for new ice phases. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-23403-6

Deep potential-driven structure exploration of ice polymorphs.
2025
The research explores ice polymorphs across various pressures and identifies numerous distinct structures, including new stable phases with unique topologies.
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Y, L., X, L., Y, Y., & H, N. (2025). Deep potential-driven structure exploration of ice polymorphs.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xinn.2025.100881

Phase transitions of ice VIII-VII-X: A potential energy landscape perspective
2024
The paper analyzes transitions between ice phases like VII, VIII, and X, which exhibit distinct potential energy landscapes and structural configurations.
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Li, L., Gao, P., Zhang, W., Liu, G., Lv, J., & Wang, Y. (2024). Phase transitions of ice VIII-VII-X: A potential energy landscape perspective. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevresearch.6.043085

Assessing Order in Liquid, Supercooled, and Crystalline Water.
2026
The study observes that various crystalline ice polymorphs feature unique degrees of order and distinct distributions of ring sizes in their hydrogen bond networks.
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R, M., C, W., & CJ, F. (2026). Assessing Order in Liquid, Supercooled, and Crystalline Water.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcb.5c08791

Pressure-Driven Water Release from Magnesium Sulfate Hydrates: Thermodynamic and Mechanistic Insights.
2025
The paper discusses the formation of dense ice polymorphs like ice II and VI under high-pressure dehydration of salts, each representing distinct crystal arrangements.
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GG, K., R, F., F, I., A, L., & JM, R. (2025). Pressure-Driven Water Release from Magnesium Sulfate Hydrates: Thermodynamic and Mechanistic Insights.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.5c03991

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The claim is specific, empirical, and testable. Multiple retrieved papers explicitly study different ice polymorphs (such as ice II, VI, VII, VIII, X, and various high-pressure or superionic phases) and confirm that these distinct phases possess unique crystal lattice structures, densities, and symmetries. No papers refute the claim.

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