General equations for the size-dependence of solid-liquid interface energy,
grain boundary energy and the intrinsic interface stress without free para
meters are derived. The predicted results correspond to computer simulation
results, the first principles calculation, the modified embedded-atom-meth
od potential results and experimental results. In addition, the possible ph
ysical background of positive or negative interface stress is analyzed. (C)
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