Hydrogen in BCC-iron alloys: ab initio Simulation
- Authors: Mirzoev A.A.1, Verkhovykh A.V.1, Mirzaev D.A.1
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Affiliations:
- South Ural State University
- Issue: Vol 125, No 11 (2024)
- Pages: 1363-1372
- Section: СТРУКТУРА, ФАЗОВЫЕ ПРЕВРАЩЕНИЯ И ДИФФУЗИЯ
- URL: https://consilium.orscience.ru/0015-3230/article/view/681752
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.31857/S0015323024110048
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/INFETJ
- ID: 681752
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Abstract
Trapping of hydrogen atoms by defects in the crystal lattice of various iron phases is an important factor in the theoretical description of the mechanisms of hydrogen embrittlement in steels. This paper provides a brief overview of our studies of the interaction of hydrogen with point defects and phase boundaries in BCC-iron alloys using ab initio calculations. The capture of hydrogen atoms by alloying impurities, as well as by vacancies (Va) and vacancy complexes VaHn, grain boundaries (GBs), and the ferrite/cementite interphase boundary, is considered. A hierarchical map of trapping energies associated with common crystal-lattice defects is presented, and the most attractive sites for H traps are identified. The influence of V and Ti alloying impurities on the interaction of H with BCC iron is considered.
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A. A. Mirzoev
South Ural State University
Author for correspondence.
Email: mirzoevaa@susu.ru
Russian Federation, Chelyabinsk, 454080
A. V. Verkhovykh
South Ural State University
Email: mirzoevaa@susu.ru
Russian Federation, Chelyabinsk, 454080
D. A. Mirzaev
South Ural State University
Email: mirzoevaa@susu.ru
Russian Federation, Chelyabinsk, 454080
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