Crystallographic Data
A sample CIF Crystallographic Information File with crystal structure data for testing X-ray diffraction analysis tools.
Crystallographic Data
science file · 80 KB
A sample CIF Crystallographic Information File with crystal structure data for testing X-ray diffraction analysis tools.
File Details
- File Name
- Crystallographic Data.cif
- Format
- CIF
- File Size
- 80 KB
- Category
- Science & Research
- MIME Type
- chemical/x-cif
- License
- Free for testing
About CIF Files
The CIF format is commonly used in the science & research category. CIF files are supported by a wide range of applications and tools. This sample file is a valid, well-formed example with proper headers and metadata, designed for testing file upload/download functionality, validating parsers and converters, automated testing, and learning about the CIF file format structure. All files on File Examples are free to download without registration.
Common Use Cases for .cif Files
- Testing file upload and download functionality in web and mobile applications
- Validating CIF parsers, converters, and rendering engines
- Automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
- Prototyping applications that process science & research files
- Learning about the CIF file format structure and metadata
How to Open CIF Files
CIF files can be opened with applications that support the CIF format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.
Developer Notes
chemical/x-cifFile Size80 KBExtension.cifCategoryScience & ResearchThis file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it safe for automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. You can fetch this file directly in your tests using the URL https://fileexamples.com/api/download?file=sample_crystal.cif&type=chemical/x-cif. Works with curl, wget, fetch(), axios, and any HTTP client. Set the Content-Type header to chemical/x-cif when serving CIF files in your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this sample CIF file used for?
This sample CIF file is designed for testing file upload forms, validating CIF parsers, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and prototyping applications that handle science & research files.
Can I use this file for upload testing?
Yes. This 80 KB CIF file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it suitable for testing file upload endpoints, size limit validation, and MIME type detection (chemical/x-cif).
Is this example file safe to download?
Yes. All sample files on File Examples are created in-house, contain no malware or tracking, and are free to download without registration. They are safe for development and testing use.
What software can open this CIF file?
CIF files can be opened with applications that support the CIF format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.