Modelling the NaPbM2F9 (M = Fe, V) Fluoride Glass Structures
Fluoride glasses with nominal composition NaPbM2F9 (M = Fe, V, assuming isomorphous replacement) have been structurally modelled through the simultaneous simulation of their neutron and X-ray diffraction patterns by Reverse Monte Carlo (RMC) and by a Rietveld for disordered materials (RDM) method. Models and methods are discussed and compared. Originality lies in the glass network expected to be based on interconnected [MF6] octahedra.
Introduction
Motivations and experimental
RMC modelling
RDM modelling
Solid state chemistry considerations
Comparing RMC and RDM methods
Conclusion
References
Supplementary material (data, VRML
3D views and PC softwares)