| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1601279 | Intermetallics | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
YbAl3 is a potential thermoelectric (TE) material to be used in TE power generator utilizing waste heat sources. This work systematically investigated the alloying behavior of M in YbAl3−xMx (M = Mg, Cu, Zn, In and Sn) and their electronic structures by first-principles calculations. The solubility of alloying elements M and phase stability of YbAl3−xMx were studied by analyzing the elastic constants, formation and cohesive energies. The results show that Mg, In and Sn are the effective alloying elements for preparing YbAl3−xMx solid solutions, which are helpful for improving TE properties of YbAl3.
Related Topics
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Materials Science
Metals and Alloys
Authors
Jian Zhou, Zhimei Sun, Xuan Cheng, Ying Zhang,