A METHOD FOR ELECTROCUTTING SINGLE CRYSTALS OF METALS AND ELECTROPOLISHING THE EXPOSED CRYSTALLINE FACE.

Abstract

In order to minimize the introduction of physical defects into soft crystals during cutting or slicing operations, a technique has been developed for electrocutting and electro polishing ingots where electrochemical dissolution is used. Copper crystals were masked to expose the area to be cut and, using an electrolyte of copper dihydrogen phosphate, anodic dissolution exposed the desired surface. The resulting surface was electropolished in order to expose the desired face for later use as an epitaxial substrate. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0610069

Entities

People

  • Bernard Rubin
  • John J. O'connor

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Crystals
  • Electrolytes
  • Electropolishing
  • Finishes
  • Polishing
  • Single Crystals
  • Substrates

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Nanofabrication and Microfabrication.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.