Thermophysical properties of undercooled alloys: an overview of the molecular simulation approaches

Int J Mol Sci. 2011 Jan 10;12(1):278-316. doi: 10.3390/ijms12010278.

Abstract

We review the studies on the thermophysical properties of undercooled metals and alloys by molecular simulations in recent years. The simulation methods of melting temperature, enthalpy, specific heat, surface tension, diffusion coefficient and viscosity are introduced and the simulated results are summarized. By comparing the experimental results and various theoretical models, the temperature and the composition dependences of the thermophysical properties in undercooled regime are discussed.

Keywords: Monte Carlo simulations; liquid metal and alloy; molecular dynamics simulations; thermophysical property; undercooling.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alloys*
  • Molecular Dynamics Simulation
  • Monte Carlo Method
  • Thermodynamics

Substances

  • Alloys