Abstract
The number of electrons and the cluster geometry are the determining factors for the stability of differently charged alkali metal clusters. The interplay of the tendency to accomplish an optimal electronic shell structure and the possibility to achieve it with the appropriate geometrical shape for the given nuclearity is demonstrated on new examples (Li -3 , Li -7 , Li -9 , Li -20 and Be-Li6). The anionic Li -n clusters have been systematically investigated. The similarities in properties of neutral Lin and Nan clusters demonstrate the predominant importance of the valence electrons for the properties of alkali metal clusters.KeywordsAtomization EnergyAlkali Metal AtomMixed ClusterCluster GeometryAlkali Metal ClusterThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.
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