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Activation Energies for Migration of K + and N 0 in KN 3
Author(s) -
Chang Chaik,
Neuberger J.,
Fischer R.
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
physica status solidi (b)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.51
H-Index - 109
eISSN - 1521-3951
pISSN - 0370-1972
DOI - 10.1002/pssb.2220930130
Subject(s) - explosive material , atomic physics , polarization (electrochemistry) , instability , physics , crystallography , chemistry , organic chemistry , mechanics
Activation energies for the migration of K + and N 0 interstitials in KN 3 crystals are calculated. The total cohesive energy is obtained from a modified Born model. Both double‐spherical and triple‐spherical potentials are used as the repulsive interaction. Polarization effects according to the Hatcher‐Dienes scheme are employed. N 0 interstitial migration is found to require very little energy and thus becomes a good candidate for explaining the explosive instability of the azides.
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