THE DEBYE CHARACTERISTIC TEMPERATURE OF SOLIDS,

Abstract

The Debye characteristic temperature as derived from Einstein's equipartition law is compared with frequency distribution functions of Born, Blackman and Lindemann. Debye theta values determined by mechanical and thermodynamic measurements for the rather simple elemental solids show differences. The following methods for deriving the Debye characteristic temperature for solids are discussed: specific heat, electrical resistance, X-ray diffraction, high pressure, mechanical and infrared. Debye temperature measurements for certain anisotropic and refractory solids such as SiO2, TiO2, and graphite have been included. An attempt was made to calculate the 'average' Debye theta for ZrO2 and HfO2. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0422458

Entities

People

  • A. M. Vahldiek
  • F. W. Vahldiek

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Diffraction
  • Distribution Functions
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Frequency
  • Graphitic Materials
  • High Pressure
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Resistance
  • Specific Heat
  • X Rays
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.