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Modeling of the Atomic Diffusion Coefficient in Nanostructured Materials.

Zhiqing Hu¹, Zhuo Li², Kai Tang²

¹Roll Forging Research Institute, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China.

Entropy (Basel, Switzerland)

|December 3, 2020

Summary

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A new formula explains atomic diffusion in nanostructured materials using melting point and grain boundary energy. Decreasing grain size enhances atomic diffusion, aligning with simulations and experiments.

Keywords:

diffusion coefficient grain boundary energy nanostructured materials

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Physical Chemistry
Nanotechnology

Background:

Understanding atomic diffusion is crucial for nanostructured materials.
Grain boundary energy significantly influences material properties at the nanoscale.
Existing models may not fully capture the size-dependent diffusion in nanostructures.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a formula elucidating the atomic diffusion coefficient in nanostructured materials.
To investigate the role of grain-boundary energy and size-dependence on diffusion.
To provide a theoretical framework for predicting diffusion behavior.

Main Methods:

Developing a formula based on the size-dependence of a metal's melting point.
Incorporating grain-boundary energy as a key parameter.
Comparing theoretical predictions with computer simulations and experimental data.

Main Results:

A formula was established to determine the atomic diffusion coefficient.
Decreased grain size leads to lower atomic diffusion activation energy and higher diffusion coefficients.
Atomic diffusion activation energy variations are minimal in nanostructured materials compared to nanoparticles.

Conclusions:

The established formula accurately predicts atomic diffusion in nanostructured metals.
Grain size and grain boundary energy are critical factors controlling atomic diffusion.
The findings are consistent with computational and experimental observations.