Predicting the liquid-vapor critical point from the crystal anharmonicity |
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Authors: | Rosenfeld |
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Institution: | Nuclear Research Center Negev, P.O. Box 9001, Beer-Sheva 84190, Israel. |
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Abstract: | A "universal" dependence is predicted of the reduced critical parameters, k(B)T(c) / E0(gamma), V(c) / V0(gamma), and P(c)V(c)/k(B)T(c) = Z(c)(gamma), on the crystal anharmonicity gamma (closely related to the Gruneisen parameter gamma(G)). It is based on a simplified embedded-atom type approach which enables one to utilize the universal zero-temperature equation of state in a version of fluid perturbation theory. This model's critical temperature and density agree with the experimental results for both the heavy rare gases ( gamma approximately 2.85) and heavy alkali metals ( gamma approximately 1.35). Predicted critical parameters for many other liquid metals are consistent with previous estimates, but the model is not applicable when directional bonding is important. |
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