The homogeneous lattice distortions in the crystals of several cubic,
tetragonal and hexagonal metals, estimated from literature data, can b
e principally detected by DSC measurements and X-ray studies. Therefor
e, using these methods, it should be possible to effortlessly modify a
theory of inhomogeneous and homogeneous lattice distortions, which ha
s existed for ca. 10 years, by further planned experimental examinatio
ns. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science B.V.