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Growth of ZnSiP2 from tin solution and temperature composition diagram of the ZnSiP2: Sn system

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ZnSiP2 crystals (1 cm or more in length) have been grown from tin solution on a reproducible basis. The dimensions of the largest crystals obtained were 1.7×0.25×0.03 cm3 and 2×0.1×0.02 cm3. The temperature of the reaction region was 1050 to 1080° C and the cooling rate used to form these crystals was 7.5°C h−1.

A practical temperature-composition section of the ZnSiP2:Sn phase diagram has been determined by differential thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction measurements and microscopic studies. The resulting information on the liquidus temperature variation with composition served to give better control of ZnSiP2 growth from tin solution. It was concluded that ZnSiP2 reacted eutectically with Sn and the eutectic composition was close to 100%.

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  1. S. A. Mughal

    Present address: Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Edinburgh, UK

  2. B. Ray

    Present address: Department of Physics and Electronics, Wilkinson Sword (Research) Ltd, Bucks

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  1. Department of Electrical Engineering, The University, Dundee, UK

    S. A. Mughal & B. Ray

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Mughal, S.A., Ray, B. Growth of ZnSiP2 from tin solution and temperature composition diagram of the ZnSiP2: Sn system. J Mater Sci 8, 1523–1526 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00754885

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