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The equilibrium geometries, relative stabilities, and vertical ionization potentials of compound clusters involving Li n , Na, Mg, and Al atoms have been calculated using ab initio self-consistent field linear combination of atomic orbitals — molecular orbital (SCF-LCAO-MO) method. The exchange energies are calculated exactly using the unrestricted Hartree-Fock (UHF) method whereas the correlation correction is included within the framework of configuration interaction involving pair excitations of valence electrons. While the later correction has no significant effect on the equilibrium geometries of clusters, it is essential for the understanding of relative stabilities. Clusters with even numbers of electrons are found to be more stable than those with odd numbers of electrons regardless of their charge state and atomic composition. The equilibrium geometries of homo-nuclear clusters can be significantly altered by replacing one of its constituent atoms with a hetero-nuclear atom. The role of electronic structure on the geometries and stabilities of compound clusters is discussed.
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Rao, B.K., Khanna, S.N., Jena, P. (1986). Structural and Electronic Properties of Compound Metal Clusters. In: Träger, F., zu Putlitz, G. (eds) Metal Clusters. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-71571-6_18
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