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Abstract
First-principles calculations were utilized to explore the effects of Zr, Nb, Ta, and W on the solubility, diffusivity, and permeability of hydrogen in TiC. It is found that the trigonal site of H in TiC, which is encircled by three Ti atoms lying a {111} plane, has been identified as thermodynamically more stable. The addition of alloying elements will destroy the equilibrium distribution of the Ti-H interaction and reduce the structural stability of interstitial H. Furthermore, the solubility, diffusivity, and permeability of H in Ti32C32 and Ti31MC32 (M = Zr, Nb, Ta, and W) at finite temperatures are derived, and the results are discussed and compared with similar experiments in the literature. Drawing upon the influence of elemental alloying on H retention, we deeply understand experimental observations and provide experimentalists with a potentially valuable recommendation for controlling hydrogen permeability.
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The open-access journal Nuclear Materials and Energy is devoted to the growing field of research for material application in the production of nuclear energy. Nuclear Materials and Energy publishes original research articles of up to 6 pages in length.