Mechanical, Dynamical and Thermodynamic Properties of Al-3wt%Mg from First Principles

2017 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 527-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong Yang ◽  
Bin Tang ◽  
Tao Gao

AbstractThe mechanical, dynamical and thermodynamic properties of Al-3wt%Mg have been investigated using the first-principles method. The calculated structural parameter is in good agreement with previous works. Results for the elastic modulus, stress-strain relationships, ideal tensile and shear strengths are presented. Al-3wt%Mg is found to have larger moduli and higher strengths than Al, which is consistent with its exploitation in Al precipitate-hardening mechanisms. The partial density of states (PDOS) show that the partly covalent-like bonding through Al p-Mg s hybridization is the origin of excellent mechanical properties of Al-3wt%Mg. The phonon dispersion curves indicate that Al-3wt%Mg is dynamically stable at ambient pressure and 0 K. Furthermore, the Helmholtz free energy ΔF, the entropy S, the constant-volume specific heat CV and the phonon contribution to the internal energy ΔE are predicted using the phonon density of states. We expect that our work can provide useful guidance to help with the performance of Al-3wt%Mg.

1989 ◽  
Vol 03 (08) ◽  
pp. 1277-1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
JIE QIN ◽  
YIMIN JIANG

We have presented a lattice dynamical calculation of phonon dispersion curves and one-phonon density of states for the high-T c superconducting MBa 2 Cu 3 O x (M=Y, Gd : x=7, 6) compounds. The model we used is in the framework of a rigid-ion model which includes long-range Coulomb potential and a short-range overlap. The results of calculation give quite good agreement with the available Raman and infrared data, and the measurements of phonon density of states. These results therefore can serve as a guide for further experimental investigations of the phonon properties in M-Ba-Cu-O (M=rare earth atom) system.


2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (36) ◽  
pp. 1750349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruike Yang ◽  
Bao Chai ◽  
Chuanshuai Zhu ◽  
Qun Wei ◽  
Zheng Du

The structural, elastic and electronic properties of Ti4N3 and Ti6N5 have been systematically studied by first-principles calculations based on density functional theory (DFT) with generalized gradient approximation (GGA) and local density approximation (LDA). Basic physical properties for Ti4N3 and Ti6N5, such as the lattice constants, the bulk modulus, shear modulus, and elastic constants are calculated. The results show that Ti4N3 and Ti6N5 are mechanically stable under ambient pressure. The phonon dispersion spectra are researched throughout the Brillouin zone via the linear response approach as implemented in the CASTEP code, which indicate the optimized structures are stable dynamically. The Young’s modulus E and Poisson’s ratios [Formula: see text] are also determined within the framework of the Voigt–Reuss–Hill approximation. The analyses show that Ti4N3 is more ductile than Ti6N5 at the same pressure and ductility increases as the pressure increases. Moreover, the anisotropies of the Ti4N3 and Ti6N5 are discussed by the Young’s modulus at different directions, and the results indicate that the anisotropy of the two Ti–N compounds is obvious. The total density of states (TDOS) and partial density of states (PDOS) show that the TDOS of TiN, Ti4N3 and Ti6N5 originate mainly from Ti “d” and N “p” states. The results show that Ti4N3 and Ti6N5 present semimetal character. Pressure makes the level range of DOS significantly extended, for TiN, Ti4N3 and Ti6N5. The TDOS decreases with the pressure rise, at Fermi level.


1982 ◽  
Vol 60 (11) ◽  
pp. 1589-1594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manvir S. Kushwaha

The lattice dynamics of cuprous halides have been thoroughly investigated by means of an 8-parameter bond-bending force model (BBFM), recently developed and applied successfully to study phonons in various II–VI and III–V compound semiconductors having zinc-blende (ZB) structure. The application of BBFM is made to calculate the phonon dispersion relations, phonon density of states, and temperature variation of the Debye characteristic temperature [Formula: see text] of CuCl, CuBr, and CuI. The room-temperature neutron scattering measurements for phonon dispersion curves along three principal symmetry directions and calorimetric experimental data for the Debye characteristic temperature have been used to check the validity of BBFM for the three crystals. The overall good agreement between theoretical and experimental results supports its use as an appropriate model for the dynamical description of ZB crystals.


2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (30) ◽  
pp. 1350224 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. ARIKAN ◽  
M. ERSEN ◽  
H. Y. OCAK ◽  
A. İYIGÖR ◽  
A. CANDAN ◽  
...  

In this paper, the structural, elastic and phonon properties of Ti 3 Al and Y 3 Al in L1 2( Cu 3 Al ) phase are studied by performing first-principles calculations within the generalized gradient approximation. The calculated lattice constants, static bulk moduli, first-order pressure derivative of bulk moduli and elastic constants for both compounds are reported. The phonon dispersion curves along several high-symmetry lines at the Brillouin zone, together with the corresponding phonon density of states, are determined using the first-principles linear-response approach of the density functional perturbation theory. Temperature variations of specific heat in the range of 0–500 K are obtained using the quasi-harmonic model.


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