Lattice stability and the effect of Co and Re on the ideal strength of Ni: First-principles study of uniaxial tensile deformation
Wen Minru, Wang Chong-Yu
       

(color online) (a)–(c) Element of tensor λ (upper half) and the corresponding mechanical stability conditions (lower half) of γ-Ni under [001], [110], and [111] tension, respectively. The vertical dashed line marks the maximum mechanical stability point of the lattice.