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The formation of copper sulphide thin films on copper substrates has been studied. The method of preparation is based on a chemical bath deposition process during which a cathodic potential is applied to the substrate. The composition, optical and electrical characteristics have been measured and their variation with the applied potential is analysed. The film obtained when the appropriate potential value was applied to the substrate was confirmed by transmission electron diffraction (TED) studies to be chalcocite.
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García-Camarero, E., Arjona, F., León, M. et al. Formation of Cu2S thin films by an electrochemical procedure. J Mater Sci 21, 4169–4172 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01106525
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