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The temperature-dependent diffusion coefficient of helium in zirconium carbide studied with first-principles calculations.
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Journal of Applied Physics . 2015, Vol. 117 Issue 16, p164903-1-164903-5. 5p. 1 Diagram, 3 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The temperature-dependent diffusion coefficient of interstitial helium in zirconium carbide (ZrC) matrix is calculated based on the transition state theory. The microscopic parameters in the activation energy and prefactor are obtained from first-principles total energy and phonon frequency calculations including the all atoms. The obtained activation energy is 0.78 eV, consistent with experimental value. Besides, we evaluated the influence of C and Zr vacancies as the perturbation on helium diffusion, and found the C vacancy seems to confine the mobility of helium and the Zr vacancy promotes helium diffusion in some extent. These results provide a good reference to understand the behavior of helium in ZrC matrix. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00218979
- Volume :
- 117
- Issue :
- 16
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Applied Physics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 102388379
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4919602