Diffusion and Defect Characterization Studies of Mercury Cadmium Telluride

Abstract

This final report provides an overview of the major activities for our research program on the topic of diffusion and defect chemistry of mercury cadmium telluride (MCT; Hg1-xCdxTe). In this study, we have measured tracer self-diffusion and interdiffusion coefficients in the MCT system. This provides a basis for proposed defect models for this system. This provides a basis for proposed defect models for this system. A theoretical analysis based for proposed defect models for this system. A theoretical analysis based on the thermodynamics of diffusion led to new equations for interrelating the diffusion quantities in pseudobinary system, such as MCT. This analysis is consistent with our experimental information on diffusion in MCT. Epitaxial growth studies are also discussed. The isothermal vapor phase growth method was particularly emphasized in the present study. Crystallography.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA214655

Entities

People

  • David. A. Stevenson

Organizations

  • Stanford University

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Crystal Growth
  • Crystal Structure
  • Crystals
  • Electrochemical Cells
  • Epitaxial Growth
  • Heat Energy
  • Liquid Phases
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Phase Diagrams
  • Solid State Physics
  • Thermodynamics

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

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