6h radial distribution function

Schematic plot of the 6h radial distribution function r²R_6h² (R_6h = radial wave function).

For 6h-orbitals, the radial distribution function is related to the product obtained by multiplying the square of the radial wave function R_6h by r². By definition, it is independent of direction.

In addition to planar and conical nodes, h-orbitals (n > 6) display a number of radial nodes that separate the largest, outer, component from the inner components. The number of nodes is related to the principal quantum number, n. In general, the nh orbital has (n - 6) radial nodes, so the 6h-orbitals have (6 - 6) = 0 radial nodes, as shown in the above plot. Radial nodes do become evident, however, in the higher h-orbitals ( 7h).