Growth of Bi1-xSbx alloys by the traveling heater method

This study describes for the first time the preparation of single crystal bismuth-antimony alloys by the traveling heater method, which requires a precise knowledge of the binary phase diagram of the alloys. Differential scanning calorimetry measurements were performed on homogeneous samples to dete...

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Published in:The Journal of physics and chemistry of solids 1995-01, Vol.56 (1), p.99-105
Main Authors: LENOIR, B, DEMOUGE, A, PERRIN, D, SCHERRER, H, SCHERRER, S, CASSART, M, MICHENAUD, J. P
Format: Article
Language:English
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Chemical Sciences
Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science
rheology
Exact sciences and technology
Growth from melts
zone melting and refining
Materials science
Methods of crystal growth
physics of crystal growth
Physics
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Summary:This study describes for the first time the preparation of single crystal bismuth-antimony alloys by the traveling heater method, which requires a precise knowledge of the binary phase diagram of the alloys. Differential scanning calorimetry measurements were performed on homogeneous samples to determine both the liquidus and solidus lines on the Bi-rich side. The microhomogeneity and macrohomogeneity of an ingot with the specific composition Bi0.92Sb0.08 are discussed in detail. In addition, the figures of merit parallel and perpendicular to the trigonal axis were determined from 6 to 300 K and compared with literature values.
ISSN:0022-3697
1879-2553
DOI:10.1016/0022-3697(94)00142-1