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Liquid encapsulation zone-refining of PbS

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A technique for removing impurities and controlling the metal/chalcogen composition in PbS is reported. It enables large device-grade single crystals to be grown from the vapour phase within the solidus range.

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Maier, H., Daniel, D.R., Herkert, R. et al. Liquid encapsulation zone-refining of PbS. J Mater Sci 13, 297–300 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00647773

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