IMPROVED II-VI CRYSTALS.
Abstract
The results of the outgassing study CdS powder shows that most of the gases evolved during vacuum sintering are due to the presence of about 0.1 mole % hydrated CdSO4. It was found that a reduced amount of SiO2 inclusions results if epitaxial crystal growth of CdS is carried out in an unsealed tube under 1 atm Ar. X-ray fluorescence measurements show that CdSe crystals grown in this laboratory contain about 2 mole % S, which can be reduced by a Se-vapor treatment. Analysis of the solid-vapor equilibria for CdS-CdSe mixed crystals shows a variation of Kp with composition, with a pronounced minimum at 0.57 mole fraction CdS. Of extreme importance in determining the electrical properties of II-VI semiconductors are native point defects. A theoretical analysis of their equilibria shows a complex interdependence of the various defects and a necessity for experimentally determining the various equilibrium constants. A verification of the dependence of acoustic amplification properties on S pressure was made, with optimum current oscillations occurring when a minimal S pressure of about 0.2 atm at 850C is used. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 06, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0666402
Entities
People
- J. M. Jost
- L. R. Shiozawa