title: Maximum entropy method and multipole analysis of the bonding in sodium and vanadium metals.
abstract: The nature of bonding and the charge distribution in sodium and vanadium metals have been analysed using the reported x-ray data of these metals. The maximum entropy method (MEM) and multipole analysis have been used. The bonding in these metals has been elucidated and analysed. The mid-bond densities in sodium and vanadium are found to be 0.014 and 0.723 electron Å(-3) respectively, giving an indication of the strength of the bonds in these materials. From the multipole analysis, the sodium atom is found to contract more than the vanadium atom.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Saravanan
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Prema Rani