Abstract
Neutron diffraction investigations on the C15-type Laves phase deutendes TaV2Dx with nominal compositions 1.3≤x≤1.65 have shown that at T>150 K deuterium atoms (D) occupy 96g sites of space group Fd3̄m, i.e. tetrahedral interstices with [Ta2V2] coordination. However, the D positions are found to be considerably displaced from the geometrical centres of these sites. Below 150 K deuterium ordering is revealed by the appearance of superlattice peaks. Their intensities are found to increase substantially with increasing D content.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 282-285 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Alloys and Compounds |
Volume | 253-254 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 20 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Laves phases
- Neutron powder diffraction
- Order-disorder transitions
- Transition metal deutendes