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Structure and diffusion in amorphous aluminum silicate: a molecular dynamics computer simulation.

Anke Winkler1, Jürgen Horbach, Walter Kob

  • 1Institut fur Physik, Johannes Gutenberg Universität, Staudinger Weg 7, D-55099 Mainz, Germany.

The Journal of Chemical Physics
|July 23, 2004
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Molecular dynamics simulations reveal amorphous aluminum silicate (AS2) forms a disordered tetrahedral network. AS2 exhibits faster diffusion than SiO2, with Al and O atoms diffusing 2-3 times faster than Si.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Solid State Physics

Background:

  • Amorphous aluminum silicate (AS2) is a disordered tetrahedral network.
  • Understanding its structure and dynamics is crucial for materials applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the atomic structure and diffusion dynamics of amorphous aluminum silicate (AS2).
  • Compare the behavior of AS2 with pure silicon dioxide (SiO2).

Main Methods:

  • Large-scale molecular dynamics simulations were employed.
  • Simulations covered equilibrated melts (2300-6100 K) and quenched glass configurations (cooling rate ~10^12 K/s).
  • Analysis included coordination numbers, ring structures, microphase separation, and self-diffusion constants.

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Main Results:

  • AS2 forms a disordered tetrahedral network with Al and Si predominantly fourfold coordinated.
  • AlO4 tetrahedra exhibit distinct packing, forming small-membered rings and triclusters.
  • Microphase separation occurs, with Al-rich regions percolating through the SiO2 network.
  • Diffusion dynamics in AS2 are significantly faster than in SiO2; O and Al self-diffuse 2-3 times faster than Si.

Conclusions:

  • The unique network structure of AS2 influences its distinct properties compared to SiO2.
  • Molecular dynamics simulations accurately reproduce experimental structure functions.
  • AS2 demonstrates enhanced atomic mobility, relevant for high-temperature applications.