ICSD Depot

The joint FIZ-CCDC crystal structure depot serves to deposit, register and preserve structure data of crystalline compounds at no charge.
We support researchers to enhance the Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Re-usability of their research results. In addition, we improve the visibility of those datasets independently from publications.
With the digitization of the sciences, the importance of FAIR use of data has grown immensely. The generation, storage, analysis, and visualization of research data requires efficient tools, processes, and systems. The crystal structure depot is a vital part of this process and ensures that crystallographic research data can be sustainably stored.
Therefore, we encourage all scientists to make sure that their data is available in the long-term for themselves and all other researchers.