Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Photoacoustic characterization of natural mineral pyrite (FeS2)

  • Published:
The European Physical Journal Special Topics Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract.

A single p-type crystal of the mineral, pyrite (FeS2) was characterized photoacoustically using the transmission detection configuration. Photoacoustic (PA) amplitude and phase spectra were measured using a specially constructed PA cell. The PA signals of different sample thicknesses were measured using an experimental setup with a semiconductor red laser (80 mW) as the optical source. The obtained amplitude and phase spectra for different thicknesses were numerically analyzed enabling determination of thermal diffusivity, mobility of minority free carriers and other parameters characteristic for this material.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • K.C. Prince, M. Matteucci, K. Kuepper, S.G. Chiuzbaian, S. Bartkowski, M. Neumann, Phys. Rev. B 71, 085102 (2005)

    Google Scholar 

  • Y. Shao-Horn, Q.C. Horn, Electrochem. Acta 46, 2613 (2001)

    Google Scholar 

  • I.J. Ferrer, J.R. Ares, C.R. Sanchez, Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 76, 183 (2003)

    Google Scholar 

  • M. Kasami, T. Mishina, S. Yamamoto, J. Nakahara, J. Lumin. 108, 291 (2004)

    Google Scholar 

  • G.V. van Oertzen, R.T. Jones, A.R. Gerson, Phys. Chem. Minerals 32, 255 (2005)

    Google Scholar 

  • P.M. Nikolic, S.S. Vujatovic, D.M. Todorović, M.B. Miletic, A. Golubovic, A.I. Bojicic, F. Kermendi, K.T. Radulovic, J. Elazar, Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 36, 35 (1997)

    Google Scholar 

  • R.T. Shney, in Semiconducting ore minerals, Developments in Economic Geology 4 (Elsevier Sci. Pub. Comp., Amsterdam, 1975)

  • A. Rosencwaig, A. Gersho, J. Appl. Phys. 47, 64 (1976)

    Google Scholar 

  • A. Pinto Neto, H. Vargas, N.F. Leite, L.C.M. Miranda, Phys. Rev. B 40, 3924 (1989)

    Google Scholar 

  • P.M. Nikolic, D.M. Todorović, Prog. Quantum Electron. 13, 107 (1989)

    Google Scholar 

  • T.A. Bither, R.J. Bouchard, W.H. Cloud, P.C. Donohue, W.J. Siemons, Inorg. Chem. 7, 2208 (1968)

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Institute of Technical Sciences of SASA, Knez Mihailova 35/IV, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia

    P. M. Nikolić, D. T. Luković, S. Djurić, S. M. Savić & B. Stamenović

  2. Center for Multidisciplinary Studies of the University of Belgrade, Kneza Višeslava 1a, 11060, Belgrade, Serbia

    M. V. Nikolić

  3. Technical Faculty of Cacak, University of Kragujevac, 32000, Cacak, Serbia

    A. M. Milovanović & S. R. ukić

Authors
  1. P. M. Nikolić
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. D. T. Luković
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. M. V. Nikolić
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. S. Djurić
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. S. M. Savić
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. A. M. Milovanović
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  7. S. R. ukić
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  8. B. Stamenović
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Nikolić, P., Luković, D., Nikolić, M. et al. Photoacoustic characterization of natural mineral pyrite (FeS2). Eur. Phys. J. Spec. Top. 153, 187–189 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjst/e2008-00424-6

Download citation

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1140/epjst/e2008-00424-6

Keywords

Search

Navigation