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ZnCdS: Ag/Cd (S, Se): Cu mixed photoconductor system for electrophotography

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Surface charge formation and decay characteristics of ZnCdS : Ag/Cd (S, Se) : Cu-polystyrene binder layers are discussed with special reference to their application in electrophotography. The binder layers are made with different compositions of ZnCdS : Ag and Cd (S, Se) : Cu. From the measurements of parameters such as the charge acceptance, contrast potential and surface potential decay in dark and light, it has been found that the layer containing ZnCdS∶Ag and Cd (S, Se) : Cu in the ratio 90∶10 by weight gives the best results for its use in charge transfer electrophotography. The acceptance potential of the charged layer was found to be 1060 V and contrast potential of 740 V.

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    P. K. C. Pillai, P. K. Sharma & A. K. Tripathi

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Pillai, P.K.C., Sharma, P.K. & Tripathi, A.K. ZnCdS: Ag/Cd (S, Se): Cu mixed photoconductor system for electrophotography. J Mater Sci 21, 3259–3262 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00553366

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