Bonding character in the laves-phases TiCr2 and TiCo2

Jian Sun, Xuesong Sun, Feng Sun, Bin Jiang, David Smith

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Abstract

The bonding character of Laves phases TiCr2 and TiCo2 has been investigated by electron energy loss spectroscopy and ab-initio calculations. The results revealed the hybridization between the transition-metal atoms in Laves phases. The stronger Cr-Cr (Co-Co) bonding along the Kagome net forms a tetrahedral electronic network in the C15 TiCr 2 (TiCo2) structure. This was discussed with the mechanical properties of Laves phases.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)725-728
Number of pages4
JournalMaterials Science Forum
Volume475-479
Issue numberI
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
EventPRICM 5: The Fifth Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing - Beijing, China
Duration: Nov 2 2004Nov 5 2004

Keywords

  • Ab-initio calculation
  • Bonding character
  • Charge densities
  • Density of states
  • Electron energy loss near edge structure
  • Hybridization
  • Laves-phases

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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