Model calculations of edge dislocation defects and vacancies in α-Iron lattice

Abstract

Two models of defects in perfect α-iron lattice were discussed. In the perfect bcc iron lattice 42×42×42 ao (ao = 2,87 Å) an edge dislocation was created, moving the second half of the bulk on one ao distance. This action generates a little volume in the middle of the bulk witch increases of the positron lifetime (PLT) calculated using the superimposed-atom method of Puska and Nieminen [1]. The result of 118 ps PLT in simple edge dislocation's model is in a good concurrence with earlier publications and experimental data [2]. Through the dislocation line one, two and three vacancies were localized. These models give the results for PLT of 146, 157 and 167 ps respectively. The computer simulations were performed using Finnis–Sinclair (FS) N-body potential.