Helpful Free Software
Mercury: Developed by the CCDC, Mercury is a 3D visualization software that is an essential tool for the modern inorganic chemist.
POV-Ray: A ray-tracing program that has a convenient plug-in with Mercury. Able to generate beautiful hi-res images.
ShelXTL: Crystal structure solution and refinement software suite developed by George Sheldrick.
ShelXLe: A GUI with many quality-of-life features for crystal structure refinement using ShelXL.
Olex2: Another choice for a crystal structure solution and refinement GUI using ShelX, packed with additional features.
PLATON: Crystal structure refinement software that can check for missed symmetry, unrefined voids, and SQUEEZE disordered solvent.
SHAPE v2.1: Useful software for determining ligand field geometry compared to idealized coordinates.
Discovery Studio: 3D visualization software that offers a wide range of features including small molecule modeling and structural overlays.
Mendeley: A free citation software suite that allows you to create a personal library of literature sources. Includes a plug-in for Microsoft Word.
publCIF: CIF editor for publication in certain journals.
FeedReader: RSS feedreader to stay on top of new publications based on personalized keywords.
ScreenToGIF: A screen capture software that offers easy conversion into GIFs or short videos.
