| INTRODUCTION |
| The bond valence approach |
| Bond valence vs. bond softness |
| References |
| BOND VALENCE TABLES |
| softBV data |
| Main group cations |
| Transition metal cations |
| Conventional BV data |
| Main group cations |
| Transition metal cations |
| CHECK YOUR STRUCTURE |
| Test your SHELX file |
| Test your CIF file |
| Help CONTACT |