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Calculation of cohesion and changes in electronic structure due to impurity segregation at boundaries in iron

Journal Article · · Acta Materialia

It is well known that impurities in iron which segregate to grain boundaries can dramatically change physical properties. Carbon and boron tend to increase ductility while phosphorus and sulfur lead to embrittlement. Cohesion at boundaries in iron can be understood by studying changes in the iron d states responsible for bonding. Since the effects are quite localized, relatively small systems can be used to model the electronic structure. Both FLAPW and LKKR calculations show that the average energy of the d band is lower for B and C impurities and higher for P and S impurities. These results are consistent with the macroscopic changes in cohesion.

Research Organization:
Arizona State Univ., Tempe, AZ (US)
OSTI ID:
20005384
Journal Information:
Acta Materialia, Journal Name: Acta Materialia Journal Issue: 15-16 Vol. 47; ISSN 1359-6454; ISSN ACMAFD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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