Abstract
Heat capacities and thermal expansion coefficients for a decagonal Al72Co16Ni12 single-grain quasicrystal were determined in the temperature range 5-300 K. The linear thermal expansion coefficient obtained at 300 K parallel to the ten-fold axis is approximately 10% larger than that perpendicular to the axis. This anisotropy becomes more prominent at low temperatures, resulting in quite anisotropic Grüneisen parameters. The measurements were also made for comparison for an icosahedral (isotropic) Al71.7Pd19.4Re8.9 single-grain quasicrystal.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 302-305 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Alloys and Compounds |
Volume | 342 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 Aug 14 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Grüneisen parameter
- Heat capacity
- Quasicrystal
- Thermal expansion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry