The role of p orbitals in determining the interatomic distance and the electronic band structure in alkali metal crystals

E. L. Garfunkel; C. Minot

doi:10.1016/0022-4596(86)90090-3

The role of p orbitals in determining the interatomic distance and the electronic band structure in alkali metal crystals

E. L. Garfunkel, C. Minot

Rutgers University

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Abstract

Extended Hückel tight binding (EH-TB) calculations are shown to give a satisfactory description of alkali crystals. It is found that maximization of the valence p orbital overlap is a significant factor in determining the large interatomic separation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	72-78
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Solid State Chemistry
Volume	65
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-4596(86)90090-3
Publication status	Published - Nov 1 1986

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Condensed Matter Physics
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Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry

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Garfunkel, E. L., & Minot, C. (1986). The role of p orbitals in determining the interatomic distance and the electronic band structure in alkali metal crystals. Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 65(1), 72-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-4596(86)90090-3

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