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| Format: | Preprint |
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2024
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| Online Access: | https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.12613 |
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- The relationship between grain size and yield strength of metals follows the Hall-Petch relationship σ = σ0 + kd^-0.5; however, the specific physical factors that affect the coefficients σ0 and k of this relationship remain unclear. Here we propose the intrinsic descriptors to determine the Hall-Petch relation across different metals and alloys. Inspired by the tight-binding theory, we find that σ0 strongly depends on the group and period number, the valence-electron number and electronegativity, while k is determined by the cohesive energy. Our framework establishes a predictive structure-property relationship for the size-dependent yield strength of various metals, and unravels that both the coefficients of the Hall-Petch relationship physically originate from the d-band properties. This novel correlation provides a new perspective for understanding the mechanical strength of metals, which is useful for the design of high-performance materials.