Yao-jie KONG , Hong-ying LI , Hui-jin TAO , Wen-jian LIU
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First-principles study of physical properties of L12-Al3X structural phases for heat-resistant aluminum conductors
The mechanical, thermodynamic properties and electrical conductivities of L12-Al3X (X=Zr, Sc, Er, Yb, Hf) structural phases in aluminum conductors were investigated through a first-principles study. The results demonstrate that all structural phases have good alloy-forming ability and structural stability, where Al3Zr is the most superior. Al3Zr, Al3Hf and Al3Sc have enhanced shear and deformation resistance in comparison to other phases. Within the temperature range of 200−600 K, Al3Er and Al3Yb possess the greatest thermodynamic stability, followed by Al3Hf, Al3Zr and Al3Sc. Al3Er and Al3Yb have higher thermodynamic stability than Al3Hf, Al3Zr and Al3Sc. All structural phases exhibit substantial metallic properties, indicating their good electrical conductivity. The electrical conductivities of Al3Hf and Al3Zr are higher than those of Al3Er, Al3Yb and Al3Sc. The covalent bond properties in Al3Sc, Al3Er and Al3Yb enhance the hardness, brittleness and thermodynamic stability of the structural phase. The thermodynamic stability of Al3Sc is significantly reduced by ionic bonds.
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The Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China (Trans. Nonferrous Met. Soc. China), founded in 1991 and sponsored by The Nonferrous Metals Society of China, is published monthly now and mainly contains reports of original research which reflect the new progresses in the field of nonferrous metals science and technology, including mineral processing, extraction metallurgy, metallic materials and heat treatments, metal working, physical metallurgy, powder metallurgy, with the emphasis on fundamental science. It is the unique preeminent publication in English for scientists, engineers, under/post-graduates on the field of nonferrous metals industry. This journal is covered by many famous abstract/index systems and databases such as SCI Expanded, Ei Compendex Plus, INSPEC, CA, METADEX, AJ and JICST.