Ab Initio Calculations and Synthesis of Sc2InC-Y2InC Solid Solution

Abstract

This report results from a contract tasking RWTH Aachen as follows: The aim of this project is to contribute towards the development of novel tribological materials. It will study a solid solution of this fascinating new class of nanolaminated materials using both theoretical and experimental means. The M2InC system was selected based on our recent EOARD project (FA8655-05-1-3009). Our specific research directions are 1) to tailor shearing in Sc2InC-Y2InC solid solution using ab initio calculations and 2) to synthesize Sc2InC-Y2InC thin films using magnetron sputtering and to determine the correlation between composition, structure, and mechanical properties thereof.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 03, 2010
Accession Number
ADA524446

Entities

People

  • Jochen M. Schneider

Organizations

  • RWTH Aachen University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bulk Modulus
  • Elastic Properties
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Fermi Levels
  • Films
  • First Principles Calculations
  • Magnetrons
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mixtures
  • Resistance
  • Solid Solutions
  • Sputtering
  • Thin Films
  • Wear Resistance

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  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.