(Long Range Materials Research) Development of Elevated Temperature Electrocrystallization Techniques

Abstract

The aim of this program was to develop the techniques and understanding necessary for the growth of films or single crystals of a variety of materials by molten salt electrocrystallization. The conditions for stable growth of materials by this technique have been explored both theoretically and experimentally. The theoretical studies have shown the importance of a high solute concentration, the potential gradient at the crystal-solution interface and of a material parameter which we have termed the growth rate constant. The current density, which determines the rate of deposition, is also a crucial parameter in many experiments and a value in the range 10-50 milli-Angstrom/sq cm must not be exceeded if stable growth is to occur.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA051502

Entities

People

  • D. Elwell
  • R.C. De Mattei
  • Robert A. Huggins
  • Robert S. Feigelson

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Coatings
  • Critical Temperature
  • Crystal Growth
  • Crystallization
  • Crystals
  • Electrolysis
  • Epitaxial Growth
  • Gallium Arsenides
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Mixing
  • Mixtures
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Transition Temperature

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.