Atomistic and kinetic simulations of radiation damage in molybdenum

  • Zeke Insepov
  • , Jeffrey Rest
  • , Abdellatif M. Yacout
  • , Bei Ye
  • , Di Yun
  • , Alexey Y. Kuksin
  • , Genri E. Norman
  • , Vladimir V. Stegailov
  • , Alexey V. Yanilkin

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Abstract

A new Mo potential, developed recently by using an ab initio quantum mechanics theory, was used to study formation and time evolution of radiation defects, such as self-interstitial atoms (SIAs), vacancies, and small clusters of SIAs, using molecular dynamics (MD). MD models were developed for calculation of the diffusion coefficients of vacancies, self-interstitials, and small dislocation loops containing 2 to 37 SIAs; and the rate constants were calculated. Interactions of small SIA loops with SIAs were simulated. The results show that rotation of SIA from one 〈111〉 to another equivalent direction is an important mechanism that significantly contributes to kinetic coefficients.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationActinides and Nuclear Energy Materials
Pages15-21
Number of pages7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 MRS Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 9 Apr 201213 Apr 2012

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume1444
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Conference

Conference2012 MRS Spring Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period9/04/1213/04/12

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