ISSN:
1434-6079
Keywords:
PACS: 64.70.Dv Solid-liquid transitions – 36.40.Ei Phase transitions in clusters – 36.40.Qv Stability and fragmentation of clusters
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract. Heat capacities have been measured across the solid to liquid phase transition for free, mass selected sodium cluster ions, Na+ n , with 55≤n≤199. Results for the melting point and the latent heat of fusion are presented here. The melting points are about 30% lower than the bulk value, and show large variations (±50 K). They seem to be highest in a mass range, where both an icosahedral and an electronic shell closing occurs.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01384441
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