Physical properties of the 6d-series elements from density functional theory: close similarity to lighter transition metals

Abstract

We have calculated some of the physical properties of the recently discovered 6d elements by density functional theory. Comparison with those of the 5d metals shows that there is a close analogy for the crystal structures, for parabolic variation of equilibrium atomic volumes and bulk moduli, and an almost linearly increasing behavior of the pressure derivative of the bulk modulus across the 6d series. The Friedel model that is used to explain these trends for homologous series also holds for 6d metals. These elements also seem to be placed correctly in the Periodic table.