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Thermodynamics of technetium: Reconciling theory and experiment using density functional perturbation analysis

Journal Article · · Dalton Transactions
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/c5dt01639h· OSTI ID:1235368
 [1];  [2]
  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  2. Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV (United States)

The structure, lattice dynamics and thermodynamic properties of bulk technetium were investigated within the framework of density functional theory. The phonon density of states spectrum computed with density functional perturbation theory closely matches inelastic coherent neutron scattering measurements. The thermal properties of technetium were derived from phonon frequencies calculated within the quasi-harmonic approximation (QHA), which introduces a volume dependence of phonon frequencies as a part of the anharmonic effect. As a result, the predicted thermal expansion and isobaric heat capacity of technetium are in excellent agreement with available experimental data for temperatures up to ~1600 K.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1235368
Report Number(s):
SAND--2015-3444J; 583604
Journal Information:
Dalton Transactions, Journal Name: Dalton Transactions Journal Issue: 28 Vol. 44; ISSN 1477-9226; ISSN ICHBD9
Publisher:
Royal Society of ChemistryCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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