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Title: Thermodynamic properties of metaschoepite predicted from density functional perturbation theory

Journal Article · · Chemical Physics Letters

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 Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Fuel Cycle Technologies (NE-5); USDOE
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, Vol. 757; ISSN 0009-2614
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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