Speaker
Mr
Miguel Cavero
(University of KwaZulu-Natal)
Description
Ab initio density functional calculations within the generalised gradient approximation (GGA) have been carried out on a wide range of phases and stoichiometries for the platinum-titanium (Pt-Ti) and iridium-titanium (Ir-Ti) alloy systems, using the Vienna Ab Initio Simulation Package (VASP). The elastic constants and elastic moduli are calculated and the electronic structure and density of states (DOS) are considered to understand the hardness and stability properties of the alloys.
| Level (Hons, MSc, <br> PhD, other)? | PhD |
|---|---|
| Consider for a student <br> award (Yes / No)? | Yes |
| Would you like to <br> submit a short paper <br> for the Conference <br> Proceedings (Yes / No)? | Yes |
Primary author
Mr
Miguel Cavero
(University of KwaZulu-Natal)
