Abstract
The main strengthening mechanism in Al-Li alloys is generally achieved by the existence of a high volume fraction of the L12-Al3Li precipitation from Al matrix. In this work, we do density functional theory (DFT) total energy calculations on the site occupancy behaviour of transition metals in L12-Al3Li compound. The ground state properties of L12-Al3Li, fcc-Al, and bcc-Li are determined and compared to the available literature data. The formation energies of intrinsic point defects in L12-Al3Li phase as well as Al3LiX alloy formation energy are calculated and identified. We show that the Li antisite is preferential to from in the L12-Al3Li phase. Finally, the site occupancy behaviour of transition metals in L12-Al3Li as well as the solute atomic volume effect on the solute site preference and lattice expansion of the L12-Al3Li have been studied, the later results can be used for an indirect estimation of the site substitution behaviour of the alloying elements in L12-Al3Li phase.
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