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The relative numbers, or statistics, of bonds in the III-V quaternary alloy semiconduc-tors of the type (AB)III (CD)v are derived by a thermodynamic analysis. The results are represented by a single variable, ξ, which is zero for the completely random atom ar-rangement. The calculation is carried out for the entire composition range for nine qua-ternary alloy systems. On the basis of the results, the effects of bond statistics on ma-terials properties are investigated. The effects of ξ ≠ 0 can be evaluated by a linear interpolation procedure. The nonrandom atom arrangement has only a small influence on properties such as lattice constant and energy band gap, if the alloy is grown through a quasiequilibrium process.
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Ichimura, M., Sasaki, A. Bond statistics and their influence on materials properties of III-V quaternary alloys of type (AB)III(CD)V . J. Electron. Mater. 17, 305–310 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02652110
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