Prediction of the coordination numbers of liquid metals

In this communication, the coordination numbers of liquid metals can be predicted by the modified coordination equation with their atomic parameters, molar volumes, melting points, and enthalpies. The results show that the predicted values are in agreement with experimental data, and the average percentage deviations is ±6.44 pct, which is less than those of both the Hines and Cahoon methods. This finding shows that the prediction method developed in this work is more accurate and convenient than either of the other methods.