First principles calculations based on molecular orbital theory as well as molecular dynamics simulation using a many body interatomic potential reveal the existence of two nearly degenerate isomeric forms of Ni7 -a capped octahedron and a pentagonal bipyramid. Contrary to expectations, the magnetic
Electronic structure and properties of nickel clusters: Ni6, Ni8, Ni19, and Ni44
✍ Scribed by Notker Rösch; Lutz Ackermann; Gianfranco Pacchioni
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1992
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 572 KB
- Volume
- 199
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0009-2614
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✦ Synopsis
All-electron, spin-polar&d, LCGTG-LDF calculations have been performed on Ni clusters with face-centered-cubic (and simple cubic) geometry. The results are discussed in relation to theoretical and experimental data for gas-phase Ni clusters and for the extended metal. We analyze bonding, magnetic behaviour, cohesive energy, bond distances, ionization potentials, and DOS profiles, paying particular attention to the role of the Ni 4s and 3d electrons.
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