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Physical properties of the As2 (Se,Te)3 glasses (Review article)

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Recent interest in the properties of amorphous chalcogenides has resulted in a great expansion in the literature on this subject. The present work reviews the physical properties of one of the most carefully studied alloy systems: the As2 Se3 − As2 Te3 glasses. The review emphasises experimental results and suggests areas of research which need to be more closely examined.

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Thornburg, D.D. Physical properties of the As2 (Se,Te)3 glasses (Review article). J. Electron. Mater. 2, 495–532 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02655873

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