Stable structures and electron density of states of W-Os alloys for dispenser cathodes

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Abstract

Os-W alloys form during the operation of osmium-coated tungsten dispenser cathodes due to the diffusion of tungsten into the coatings. The stable atomic arrangements of Os-W binary alloys with different W concentrations, in both the hcp lattice and bcc lattice, are obtained by combining first-principles calculations based on density functional Theory (DFT) and cluster expansion. The DFT calculations are performed using the Vienna ab initio simulation package (VASP). The density of states of the obtained stable W-Os alloys is obtained by DFT calculations and is used to discuss the electron emission properties of the corresponding Os-W alloys in a tungsten dispenser cathode.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE International Vacuum Electronics Conference, IVEC 2014
Pages525-526
Number of pages2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event15th IEEE International Vacuum Electronics Conference, IVEC 2014 - Monterey, CA, United States
Duration: Apr 22 2014Apr 24 2014

Publication series

NameIEEE International Vacuum Electronics Conference, IVEC 2014

Conference

Conference15th IEEE International Vacuum Electronics Conference, IVEC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMonterey, CA
Period4/22/144/24/14

Keywords

  • atomic arrangement
  • density of states
  • dispenser cathode
  • electron emission
  • osmium
  • tungsten

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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