get_covalent_radius(symb)

Returns the covalent radius (angstroms) of a chemical element. If an error ocurred, it returns 1.4.

Parameters:

symb (str) – atomic symbol

Returns:

covalent radius

Return type:

float

>>> from pycrysfml import cfml_scattering_tables
>>> cfml_scattering_tables.get_covalent_radius('Fe')
1.1699999570846558