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Diffusion in the CuSn binary system: application to Nb3Sn composites

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Non-parabolic growth of intermediate phases in CuSn binary diffusion couples has been observed at 220° C. The deviation from parabolic behaviour may be attributed to grain boundary diffusion. Diffusion coefficients for both the-(Cu3Sn) andη-(Cu6Sn5) phases are typically of the order of 2×10−11 cm2 sec−1, and are in general agreement with other published values.

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Cogan, S.F., Kwon, S., Klein, J.D. et al. Diffusion in the CuSn binary system: application to Nb3Sn composites. J Mater Sci 19, 497–500 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02403236

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