Diffusion to the surface of divalent impurities in alkali halides

M. J. Yacamán, A. Gómez, G. A. Bassett

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Abstract

Diffusion of the divalent impurities Mn2+, Ca2+, Cu2+, Fe2+, Co2+, Pb2+, Zn2+, Eu2+ and S2- in sodium chloride and other alkali halide crystals has been studied by electron microscopy and diffraction. At temperatures in the range 100°-700°C the impurities diffuse to the surface and form oxides which in some cases are epitaxial. This distribution of the impurities on the surface is studied and is found to have a strong influence on the overgrowth of other epitaxial deposits.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)37-44
Number of pages8
JournalThin Solid Films
Volume35
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 1976
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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