RESEARCH IN PURIFICATION OF CADMIUM SULFIDE CRYSTALS

Abstract

The purification of Cd and S, and the subsequent synthesis of spectrographically pure CdS from the refined elements is described. The growth of large crystals of CdS by the method of vapor phase deposition is discussed. Modifications of apparatus and method are described and illustrated. The results of studies concerning raw materials, sintering, doping, di fusion and heat treating are given. A section dealing with the melting and crystallization of cadmium sulfide and other materials in a pressure melting furnace is presented. The testing an evaluation of cadmium sulfide crystals suitable for solar cells is described. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 1961
Accession Number
AD0259883

Entities

People

  • K.e. Bean
  • R.h. Fahrig

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Crystallization
  • Crystals
  • Electronics
  • Heat Energy
  • Materials
  • Phase
  • Semiconductors
  • Sintering
  • Solar Cells
  • Solid State Electronics
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vapor Phases

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.