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  • Computational Physics
  • Thermodynamics

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  • The Zeno line, characterized by a unit compressibility factor, is a critical property in understanding fluid behavior.
  • Previous studies observed Zeno line linearity primarily in nonmetallic substances.
  • Investigating metallic systems is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of Zeno line properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To confirm the linearity of the Zeno line in liquid metals (Al, Cu, U).
  • To determine Zeno line parameters for these metals using computational methods.
  • To assess the validity of similarity relations between critical and Zeno line parameters in metallic systems.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing embedded atom potentials (EAM) to model inter-particle interactions.
  • Performing numerical simulations via the Monte Carlo (MC) technique.
  • Analyzing simulation data to identify Zeno line characteristics and parameters.

Main Results:

  • The Zeno line was confirmed to be linear for liquid aluminum, copper, and uranium.
  • Zeno line parameters were successfully defined for the studied metals.
  • Observed similarity relations between critical and Zeno line parameters were valid for Al and Cu.
  • A contradiction between simulated and experimental data for uranium was noted.

Conclusions:

  • The linearity of the Zeno line is a property applicable to liquid metals like Al, Cu, and U.
  • Embedded atom potentials and Monte Carlo simulations are effective tools for studying Zeno lines in metals.
  • Similarity relations between critical and Zeno line parameters are generally valid for metals, with limitations observed for uranium.