Thermodynamic properties of metaschoepite predicted from density functional perturbation theory
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV (United States)
Density functional perturbation theory (DFPT) calculations of the thermodynamic properties of metaschoepite, (UO2)802(OH)12•10H20, are reported. Using a recently revised crystal structure of metaschoepite, the predicted molar entropy and isobaric heat capacity are overall significantly smaller than previous calculations using an earlier orthorhombic crystal structure model. The present DFPT calculations also show large differences between the thermo-dynamic functions of metaschoepite and schoepite, which might reflect the change in phonon properties upon removal of two H20 molecules per formula unit and alteration of the H-bonded interlayer water network from schoepite to metaschoepite.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Fuel Cycle Technologies (NE-5)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 1670745
- Alternate ID(s):
- OSTI ID: 1775637
- Report Number(s):
- SAND2020--7387J; 687474
- Journal Information:
- Chemical Physics Letters, Journal Name: Chemical Physics Letters Vol. 757; ISSN 0009-2614
- Publisher:
- ElsevierCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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