Theory of high-temperature phase transitions in actinide oxides

A theory of phase transitions in actinide oxides which includes the effects of both Frenkel and Schottky defects has been developed. Coulomb interaction between charged defects and its effects on both defect formation energy and configurational entropy have been shown to be key factors in describing...

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Published in:Journal of nuclear materials 1985-01, Vol.130, p.199-206
Main Authors: Tam, S.W., Fink, J.K., Leibowitz, L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A theory of phase transitions in actinide oxides which includes the effects of both Frenkel and Schottky defects has been developed. Coulomb interaction between charged defects and its effects on both defect formation energy and configurational entropy have been shown to be key factors in describing the phase transition. This simple model accounts for most of the experimental information available but predicts lower defect concentrations than have been observed in recent neutron-scattering experiments. An extended treatment which should account for that effect as well is suggested.
ISSN:0022-3115
1873-4820
DOI:10.1016/0022-3115(85)90308-3