A random close packing based algorithm for the generation of continuous random networks Original Research Article

We present a generally applicable method for the modeling of covalent amorphous networks. The algorithm proceeds by generating random close packings of anions, followed by an optimal placement of the cations. As examples, we apply the algorithm to a-SiO2, a-Si3N4, a-SiO3/2N1/3, and a-B2O3.