Thermodynamic, structural and elastic properties of Co3X (X = Ti, Ta, W, V, Al) compounds from first-principles calculations

Through first-principles calculations within the framework of density functional theory, we have computed the electronic structures, mechanical elastic properties and thermodynamic properties of a series of Co-based Co3X (X = Ti, Ta, W, V and Al) intermetallic compounds with the cubic L12-type and h...

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Published in:	Intermetallics Vol. 32; pp. 303 - 311
Main Authors:	Xu, W.W., Han, J.J., Wang, Z.W., Wang, C.P., Wen, Y.H., Liua, X.J., Zhu, Z.Z.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 01-01-2013
Subjects:	A. Intermetallics, miscellaneous Aluminum B. Elastic properties B. Thermodynamic properties E. Ab initio calculations E. Phase stability, prediction Elastic constants Entropy Intermetallics Mathematical analysis Tantalum Thermal expansion Thermodynamic properties E. Phase stability, prediction E. Ab initio calculations B. Thermodynamic properties A. Intermetallics, miscellaneous B. Elastic properties
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Summary:	Through first-principles calculations within the framework of density functional theory, we have computed the electronic structures, mechanical elastic properties and thermodynamic properties of a series of Co-based Co3X (X = Ti, Ta, W, V and Al) intermetallic compounds with the cubic L12-type and hexagonal D019-type structures. The obtained lattice constants and formation energy are in good agreement with available experimental data. In terms of calculated mechanical elastic properties and Poisson’s ratio, most of these Co3X compounds are mechanically stable and exhibit a good ductile property. The calculations also have uncovered that the obtained elastic parameters including single-crystal elastic constants and polycrystalline moduli of Co3X compounds hold a linearly increasing trend as the melting point of the metallic element of X rises. Moreover, the quasi-harmonic Debye-Grüneisen approach has been turned out to be valid in describing the temperature-dependent thermodynamic properties including heat capacity, vibrational entropy, and thermal expansion coefficients of Co3X compounds. ► Structural phase stabilities of Co3X compounds have been performed. ► Most of Co3X are mechanically stable and possess good intrinsically ductility. ► Effect of melting point of X on the elastic parameters of Co3X has been analyzed. ► The thermodynamic properties of Co3X compounds have been predicted.
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ISSN:	0966-9795 1879-0216
DOI:	10.1016/j.intermet.2012.08.022