Nb在α-Fe共格界面上偏析行为的第一性原理研究

First-Principles Study of Nb Segregation Behavior at α-Fe Coherent Interfaces

  • 摘要: 采用第一性原理研究了Nb在 α-Fe (100) 共格界面上的偏析行为,及合金元素掺杂和空位对Nb偏析的影响规律。结果表明:当Nb 掺杂含量0.29%~0.89%时,偏析能为负值,具有界面偏析趋势;当 Nb 含量超过0.89%~1.13%的阈值后,偏析能由负转正,Nb原子更倾向于基体中存在。差分电荷密度图分析表明:合金元素与Fe在费米能级附近会发生d轨道杂化,其界面态密度是影响Nb偏析的关键;合金元素掺杂及空位对Nb偏析的作用由强到弱的顺序为:Ni>Cu>Cr>Mo>Mn>Ti>空位,Ni和Cu作为电子受体,与Nb/Fe产生强电子相互作用,降低了Nb偏析的能量势垒,促进偏析,Cr和Mo作用中等,而作为电子供体的Mn和Ti则相互作用较弱,促进作用有限。本研究从原子和电子尺度揭示了Nb的界面偏析机制,为高性能钢铁材料的成分设计与界面调控提供了理论依据。

     

    Abstract: The segregation behavior of Nb at the α-Fe (100) coherent interface, along with the effects of alloying elements and vacancies on Nb segregation, was investigated using first-principles calculations. Results indicated that when the Nb doping concentration was between 0.29% and 0.89%, the segregation energy was negative, suggesting a tendency for interfacial segregation. However, when the Nb content exceeded a threshold of 0.89% to 1.13%, the segregation energy turned positive, indicating that Nb atoms preferentially remained within the bulk matrix. Analysis of charge density difference plots revealed that d-orbital hybridization near the Fermi level between alloying elements and Fe was the key factor influencing Nb segregation, as reflected in the interfacial density of states. The potency of alloying elements and vacancies in promoting Nb segregation followed this descending order: Ni > Cu > Cr > Mo > Mn > Ti > Vacancy. As electron acceptors, Ni and Cu exhibited strong electronic interactions with Nb/Fe, thereby reducing the energy barrier for Nb segregation and enhancing it. Cr and Mo had a moderate effect, while Mn and Ti, acting as electron donors, exhibited weaker interactions and had a limited promoting effect. This study elucidates the mechanism of Nb interfacial segregation from atomic and electronic perspectives, providing a theoretical basis for the composition design and interface control of high-performance steels.

     

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