| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1593905 | Solid State Communications | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The Phillips ionicity is modified, simulated and calculated for conductors. The results show that the percentage of metallic bonding in multiplex chemical bonds of transition metal (TM) carbides and nitrides is large; this affects the Phillips ionicity. The redefinition of Phillips ionicity has been applied to estimate the hardness of TM carbides and nitrides; the values obtained are in agreement with experimental and theoretical evidence. In addition, materials with the zinc blende structure are harder than those with rock salt structure.
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Authors
C. Li, J.C. Li, Q. Jiang,