Liquid polymorphism and density anomaly in a three-dimensional associating lattice gas.
The authors investigate the phase diagram of a three-dimensional associating lattice gas (ALG) model. This model combines orientational icelike interactions and "van der Waals" that might be repulsive, representing, in this case, a penalty for distortion of hydrogen bonds. These interactions can be interpreted as two competing distances, making the connection between this model and continuous isotropic soft-core potentials. The authors present Monte Carlo studies of the ALG model showing the presence of two liquid phases, two critical points, and density anomaly.
Girardi
Mauricio
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Universidade Federal de Pelotas-UNIPAMPA/Bagé, Rua Carlos Barbosa SN, CEP 96400-970 Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. mgirardi@fge.if.usp.br
Balladares
Aline L
AL
Henriques
Vera B
VB
Barbosa
Marcia C
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