Abstract
The binding of multiple deuterium (D) atoms to vacancies in iron (Fe) is investigated both experimentally, by use of ion-beam techniques, and theoretically, by use of the effective-medium scheme. The experimental D-release stages are accounted for by trapping at vacancies with a binding enthalpy that depends on occupancy. It is found that for 1–2 D in a vacancy, the trap strength is 0.63 eV, whereas the binding enthalpy for 3–6 D in a vacancy is 0.43 eV. These results are in good agreement with predictions from the effective-medium theory.
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