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¹Bond and Band Engineering Group, School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, People's Republic of China.

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This study introduces a new model for predicting material melting temperatures by combining the Lindemann criterion with density functional theory. The model accurately predicts melting points for MgO and alkali metal halides, aligning well with experimental data.

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Solid State Chemistry

Background:

Predicting material melting temperature is crucial for various applications.
Existing models may have limitations in accuracy or scope.
The Lindemann melting criterion provides a theoretical basis for melting phenomena.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate an alternative model for predicting material melting temperatures.
To integrate the Lindemann melting criterion with first-principles calculations.
To assess the model's accuracy using experimental data.

Main Methods:

Utilized density functional theory (DFT) for first-principles calculations.
Applied the Lindemann melting criterion as a core component of the predictive model.
Selected magnesium oxide (MgO) and ten alkali metal halides as test materials.

Main Results:

The proposed model successfully predicted the melting temperatures of the selected ionic crystals.
Calculated melting points for MgO and alkali metal halides showed good agreement with experimental values.
Demonstrated the efficacy of combining theoretical criteria with computational methods.

Conclusions:

The developed model offers a reliable approach for determining material melting temperatures.
The integration of Lindemann criterion and DFT calculations is a promising strategy for materials research.
This method provides accurate predictions for ionic crystals, supporting experimental validation.