Abstract
A molecular dynamic calculation on vitreous B2O3 reveals a structure in which boron is trigonally coordinated to oxygen. Boron atoms are at the center of approximately regular triangles. The triangles are connected at apices to form a three‐dimensional network of interconnected ribbons and sheets. No tendency to form boroxol groups is found and a reinterpretation of the x‐ray data of Mozzi and Warren is suggested. A comparison is made with the molecular dynamic structure of silica.

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